Papal conclave, Autumn 1590
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The papal conclave of 8 October to 5 December 1591 was the second conclave of 1590, held after the death from malaria of pope Urban VII
on September 27, only 12 days after his election on 15 September, before he could be crowned, making him the shortest-reigning pope in history. The autumn conclave was marked by unprecedented royal interference from Philip II of Spain
and ended in the election of pope Gregory XIV
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Pope Urban VII
Pope Urban VII , born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was Pope for thirteen days in September 1590. He was of Genoese origin, although born in Rome. He was created Cardinal-Priest of S. Marcello in 1584...
on September 27, only 12 days after his election on 15 September, before he could be crowned, making him the shortest-reigning pope in history. The autumn conclave was marked by unprecedented royal interference from Philip II of Spain
Philip II of Spain
Philip II was King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland. He was lord of the Seventeen Provinces from 1556 until 1581, holding various titles for the individual territories such as duke or count....
and ended in the election of pope Gregory XIV
Pope Gregory XIV
Pope Gregory XIV , born Niccolò Sfondrati, was Pope from 5 December 1590 until his death in 1591.- Early career :...
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