Urban VII

noun

1. Giovanni Battista Castagna, 1521–90, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1590.

Example Sentences

The shortest is believed to be that of Urban VII, which lasted 13 days in 1590.

From Reuters

However, the shortest papacy in history was occupied by Urban VII in 1590.

From BBC

Torquemada is himself buried in this chapel, opposite the tomb, by Ambrogio Buonvicino, of his friend Urban VII.,

From Project Gutenberg

Unhappily, the catholicity of Philip was impregnable; Henry IV. was satisfied in defending himself against Spain, Queen Elizabeth preferred securing her own throne to disturbing those of others, and Sixtus finally died too soon.309 After him Urban VII. reigned but thirteen days, Gregory XIV. but ten months, and Innocent IX. but eight weeks.

From Project Gutenberg

His election to the papacy, to succeed Urban VII., on the 5th of December 1590, was due to Spanish influence.

From Project Gutenberg