Gregory XIII, (Ugo Boncompagni) (1502-01-01 - 1585-04-10)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 4339
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-4595)
Name
(Ugo Boncompagni) Gregory XIII
Title
Pope
Gender
Male
Denomination
Catholic
Lived
b. 1502-01-01 d. 1585-04-10 (new)
Associated Places
Source of Data

Lucy Underwood

Biographical Sources Consulted

J.N.D. Kelly, A Dictionary of Popes (2nd. ed) (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010 [online edn.])

Other note

Born at Bologna. Founded the Venerable English College, Rome in 1579, and other Colleges in Rome. Supported the Society of Jesus. Oversaw the reform of the Julian Calendar.

GEMMS record created
March 24, 2024
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024