Pope Pius IV
head of the Catholic Church
Years: 1499 - 1565
Pope Pius IV (31 March 1499 – 9 December 1565), born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was Pope from 1559 to 1565.
He is notable for presiding over the culmination of the Council of Trent.
Pope Pius IV (31 March 1499 – 9 December 1565), born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was Pope from 1559 to 1565.
He is notable for presiding over the culmination of the Council of Trent.