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Charles Borromeo Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Borromeo through 5 dated historical records for Italy.

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Charles Borromeo, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1560–1563Years on this page

1560

31 January 1560

Cardinal Created

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

Charles Borromeo becomes a cardinal under Pope Pius IV

Role range: 1560-1584

February 1560

Milan Administration

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

Borromeo receives responsibility for the archdiocese of Milan

Role range: 1560-1584

1561

Tridentine Reform

Cardinal · Rome · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Borromeo supports papal reform during the Council of Trent

Role range: 1560-1584

1562

Tridentine Reform

Cardinal · Trent · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Borromeo supports reform efforts linked to the Council of Trent

Role range: 1560-1584

1563

4 December 1563

Tridentine Reform

Cardinal · Rome · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Borromeo supports the implementation of reforms associated with Trent

Role range: 1560-1584

Records, sources and methodology

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