Pope Sixtus V
Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Sixtus V, born Felice Piergentile, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 1585 to his death, in August 1590. As a youth, he joined the Franciscan order, where he displayed talents as a scholar and... Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1521, Grottammare, Italy
Died: August 27, 1590 (age 68 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
Full name: Felice Peretti di Montalto
Parents: Marianna da Frontillo and Pier Gentile
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 17 May 1570; by Pius V