18 August 1559Death of Paul IVPaul IV
Paul IV dies after a severe and controversial pontificate
Historical records for Italy in 1559, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Paul IV dies after a severe and controversial pontificate
Giovanni Angelo Medici is elected Pope Pius IV
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