Pope Leo XI
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 420 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 2,1535 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Florence |
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| Date of died | April 27,1605 |
| Died | Rome |
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| Papacy began | 1 April 1605 |
| Papacy ended | 27 April 1605 |
| Successor | Pope Paul V |
| Parents | Ottaviano de' Medici |
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| Grandparents | Lucrezia de' Medici |
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| Lorenzo de' Medici | |
| Great grandparent | Lorenzo de' Medici |
| Clarice Orsini | |
| Costanza de' Guasconi | |
| Bernardetto di Antonio de' Medici | |
| Papaci began | 1 April 1605 |
| Successors | Paul V |
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| ID | 599701 |
Pope Leo XI Life story
Pope Leo XI, born Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1 April 1605 to his death, in 27 April 1605. His pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. He was from the prominent House of Medici originating from Florence.