Pope
Appointed Commisary General of the Roman Inquisition
Role range: 1566-1572
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Pius V Biography and Timeline
Follow Pius V through 11 dated historical records for Italy.
Pius V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1551–1571Years on this page
1551
1556
Pope
Appointed Bishop of Nepi & Sutri
Role range: 1566-1572
1566
Pope
Appointed Pope
Role range: 1566-1572
1570
Excommunication
Pius V issues the bull of excommunication against Elizabeth I, "Regnas in Excelsis". Pius V decares Elizabeth I deposed
Role range: 1566-1572
Alliance Pius V and Christian powers
Forms a Christian Alliance against the Turks
Role range: 1566-1572
Succession
Declares Elizabeth I of England a usurper
Role range: 1566-1572
1571
Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League defeats the Ottomans, 1st major victory of the Christians against the Ottoman Empire
Role range: 1569-1581 – 1566-1572
Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League defeats the Ottomans, 1st major victory of the Christians against the Ottoman Empire
Role range: 1569-1581 – 1566-1572
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
Role range: 1569-1581 – 1566-1572
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
Role range: 1569-1581 – 1566-1572
Papal Backing Sought For English Rising
Ridolfi's diplomacy looked to papal authorities for encouragement of the projected Catholic uprising against Elizabeth I.
Records, sources and methodology
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