Pope Urban VII

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Urban VII
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Name Giovanni Battista Castagna
Papacy began September 15, 1590
Papacy ended September 27, 1590
Predecessor Sixtus V
Successor Gregory XIV
Born August 4, 1521
Place of birth Rome, Italy
Died September 27, 1590
Place of death Rome, Italy

Urban VII, né Giovanni Battista Castagna (August 4, 1521 – September 27, 1590) was pope for thirteen days in September 1590, was of Genoese origin, although born in Rome. He was chosen successor of Sixtus V on September 15, 1590, but died of malaria (September 27) before consecration, making his the shortest papal reign in history.

He had previously served as governor of Bologna and as archbishop of Rossano, and was for many years nuncio to Spain; his election to the papacy was largely backed by the Spanish faction.

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References

  • The Death of the Popes by Wendy J. Reardon, 2004.
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