Pope of catholic church 1555-1559. Paul IV was born on 28 June 1476 in what is now Italy. Paul IV is remembered as a Catholic priest, diplomat and Catholic bishop, a citizen of the Vatican City. Positions held included Dean of the College of Cardinals and Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
Before and after
- from c. 1470s to 1620sThe Ming dynasty rebuilds the Great Wall in brick and stone
- from 1475 to 1479War of the Castilian Succession
- 1475Construction of Dormition Cathedral
- 6 March 1475Birth of Michelangelo
- 28 June 1476Birth of Paul IV
- from 22 October 1476 to 5 January 1477Battle of Nancy
- 1477Founding of University of Tübingen
- 1477Founding of Uppsala University
- c. 1477Eruption of Bardarbunga
More in Art, literature & culture
- c. 500sRise of medieval music
- from 8th century to 9th centuryRise of Carolingian Renaissance
- c. 1010sMurasaki Shikibu writes The Tale of Genji
- from 1140 to 1530Gothic art
- 1353Publication of The Decameron
- from 1478 to 1834Spanish Inquisition
The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 15th century.