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Pope Pius V

Pope Pius V

Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Pius V, OP, born Antonio Ghislieri, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572. He is venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. Wikipedia
Born: January 17, 1504, Bosco Marengo, Italy
Died: May 1, 1572 (age 68 years), Rome, Italy
Full name: Antonio Ghislieri
Canonized: 22 May 1712; Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States; by Pope Clement XI