Leo XI
Leo XI
Pope Leo XI, born Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, was bishop of Rome from 1 April 1605 to his death. His pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. He was from the prominent House of Medici originating from Florence. Medici's mother opposed his entering the priesthood and sought to prevent it by having him given secular honours, but after her death he eventually was ordained a priest in 1567. In his career he served as Florence's ambassador to the pope, Bishop of Pistoia, Archbishop of Florence, papal legate to France, and as the cardinal Prefect for the Congregation of the Bishops and Religious. He was elected to the papacy in the March 1605 papal conclave and served as pope for 27 days.
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Full Name
Alessandro di Ottaviano de' Medici
Date of Birth
June 2nd, 1535
Age
489
Birth Place
Italy, Tuscany
Date of Death
April 27th, 1605
Died Aged
69
Star Sign
Gemini
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