When is Pius IV's birthday?

Pius IV's birthday is March 31. He was born on March 31, 1499 in Milan, Italy.

Who shares a birthday with Pius IV?

Famous people who share Pius IV's March 31 birthday include René Descartes, Joseph Haydn, Al Gore, Octavio Paz and William Lawrence Bragg.

Religion · 1499–1565

Pius IV — Age & Birthday

Born: 31 March 1499 · Died: 9 December 1565 · Age at death: 66

How old was Pius IV when he died?

Pius IV died aged 66. He was born on 31 March 1499 and died on 9 December 1565.

Pope who presided over the final sessions of the Council of Trent

Did you know?He was a member of the famous Medici family and was responsible for commissioning the historic Villa Pia in the Vatican Gardens.

Quick facts

Date of birth31 March 1499
Date of death9 December 1565
Age at death66
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceMilan, Italy
OccupationCatholic priest, Catholic bishop

Editor's Take:

Giovanni Angelo Medici came from a Milanese family, not the famous Florentine one. He followed the stern Paul IV and took a gentler approach. He freed prisoners held by the Inquisition and pardoned enemies of his predecessor. His great task was finishing the Council of Trent. The council's decisions shaped Catholicism until the 1960s. His nephew Charles Borromeo became a leading reformer. He also funded new building in Rome.

Key Milestones

1559: Elected pope
1563: Closes the Council of Trent
1564: Issues the Tridentine creed

Pope Pius IV (Italian: Pio IV; 31 March 1499 – 9 December 1565), 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 same coat of arms.

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Pius IV: Pope of the Council of Trent

Italian pope, 1499-1565

Pius IV was born in Milan on 31 March 1499.

He was elected pope in 1559.

He reopened and closed the Council of Trent in 1563.

His nephew was Saint Charles Borromeo.

Career highlights

1549Cardinal: named a cardinal
1559Pope: elected pope
1562Trent: council reopens
1563Trent closes: final session
1564Creed: Tridentine profession of faith

Did you know?He commissioned Michelangelo to design the Porta Pia gate in Rome.

Age at death: 66
Years since death: 460

Family

Father: Bernardo de' Medici
Mother: Cecilia Serbelloni

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When is Pius IV's birthday?: Pius IV's birthday is March 31. He was born on March 31, 1499 in Milan, Italy.
How old was Pius IV when he died?: Pius IV died on December 9, 1565, aged 66.
Who shares a birthday with Pius IV?: Famous people who share Pius IV's March 31 birthday include René Descartes, Joseph Haydn, Al Gore, Octavio Paz and William Lawrence Bragg.

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