Pope Elected
Giovanni Angelo Medici is elected Pope Pius IV
Role range: 1559-1565
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Pius IV Biography and Timeline
Follow Pius IV through 7 dated historical records for Italy.
Pius IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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1559–1563Years on this page
1559
1560
Charles Borromeo Promoted
Pius IV promotes his nephew Charles Borromeo to the cardinalate
Role range: 1559-1565
Council of Trent Recalled
Pius IV issues a bull recalling the Council of Trent
Role range: 1559-1565
1561
Council of Trent Reopens
Pius IV reopens the final sessions of the Council of Trent
Role range: 1559-1565
Papal Envoy to England
Pius IV attempts to draw Elizabeth I back toward Catholic obedience
Role range: 1559-1565
1562
Council of Trent Continues
Pius IV oversees the final period of the Council of Trent
Role range: 1559-1565
1563
Council of Trent Final Session
The Council of Trent concludes its final session under Pius IV
Role range: 1559-1565
Records, sources and methodology
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