Charles Borromeo Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Borromeo, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Italy.

5 records1560–15633 events3 places

Chronological biography

1560

Cardinal Created31 January 1560

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Cardinal · Cardinal Archbishop of Milan · Rome

Charles Borromeo becomes a cardinal under Pope Pius IV

Milan AdministrationFebruary 1560

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Cardinal · Administrator of Milan · Milan

Borromeo receives responsibility for the archdiocese of Milan

1561

Tridentine Reform1561

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Cardinal · Rome

Borromeo supports papal reform during the Council of Trent

1562

Tridentine Reform1562

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Cardinal · Trent

Borromeo supports reform efforts linked to the Council of Trent

1563

Tridentine Reform4 December 1563

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Cardinal · Rome

Borromeo supports the implementation of reforms associated with Trent

Titles and roles

Cardinal · Cardinal · Administrator of Milan · Cardinal · Cardinal Archbishop of Milan

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.