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Pope Paul IV

pope of catholic church 1555-1559 [1]

Born
28 Jun 1476
Died
18 Aug 1559
Nationality
Documented descendants
0

Titles & positions

  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples (since 22 Feb 1549) [1]
  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Chieti (since 20 Jun 1537) [1]
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Chieti (since 30 Jul 1505) [1]
  • former Dean of the College of Cardinals (1553 – 1555) [1]
  • former Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1541 – 1542) [1]
  • former Cardinal-Bishop of Albano (1544 – 1546) [1]
  • former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brindisi (20 Dec 1518 – 8 Aug 1524) [1]
  • former Pope (23 May 1555 – 18 Aug 1559) [1]
  • former perpetual governor of the city of Velletri (1553 – 23 May 1555) [1]
  • former Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati (28 Feb 1550 – 29 Nov 1551) [1]

House

Religion

Sources

  1. Wikidata Q101430 (retrieved 1 Nov 2026)
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