Pope Pius IV
Former head of the Catholic Church
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Pope Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 25 December 1559 to his death, in December 1565. Born in Milan, his family considered itself a branch of the House of Medici and used the... Wikipedia
Born: March 31, 1499, Milan, Italy
Died: December 9, 1565 (age 66 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, Rome, Italy
Full name: Giovanni Angelo Medici
Parents: Bernardino de' Medici and Clelia Serbelloni
Siblings: Gian Giacomo Medici
Church: Catholic Church
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