Gregory XIV Table of Contents Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics Images & Videos For Students Pop Quiz: 19 Things to Know About Christianity Quizzes Christianity Quiz Related Questions What is the difference between Christianity and Roman Catholicism? Who founded Roman Catholicism? What are the Roman Catholic sacraments? Why is Roman Catholicism so prominent in Latin America? Read Next The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World? 9 Historic Buildings in Florence 19 Historic Buildings to Visit in Rome Our Lady of Fatima Discover Falling Stars: 10 of the Most Famous Endangered Species Ten Days That Vanished: The Switch to the Gregorian Calendar How Do Tornadoes Form? Endangered Species Day 6 of the World's Most Dangerous Birds 9 of the World’s Deepest Lakes The Largest Islands in the World Contents Home Philosophy & Religion Religious Personages & Scholars Saints & Popes Gregory XIV pope Actions Cite verified Cite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style Copy Citation Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gregory-XIV Give Feedback External Websites Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. External Websites The Catholic Encyclopedia - Pope Gregory XIV Print Cite verified Cite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style Copy Citation Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gregory-XIV Feedback External Websites Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. External Websites The Catholic Encyclopedia - Pope Gregory XIV Also known as: Niccolo Sfondrati Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Article History Table of Contents Gregory XIV See all media Original name: Niccolo Sfondrati (Show more) Born: Feb. 11, 1535, Somma, near Milan [Italy] (Show more) Died: Oct. 16, 1591, Rome , Papal States (aged 56) (Show more) Title / Office: pope (1590-1591) (Show more) See all related content → Gregory XIV (born Feb. 11, 1535, Somma, near Milan [Italy]?died Oct. 16, 1591, Rome , Papal States) was the pope from 1590 to 1591. How is a pope elected? Popes are elected for life. How do they get the job? (more) See all videos for this article Appointed bishop of Cremona in the duchy of Milan (1560), he was made cardinal by Pope Gregory XIII (1583) and elected pope on Dec. 5, 1590. He continued the policies of his immediate predecessors , particularly in furthering the internal reform of the church. During his reign of less than one year, his nepotism angered the cardinals while the Roman masses resented the food shortages and lawlessness that prevailed. Britannica Quiz Pop Quiz: 19 Things to Know About Christianity The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica .