Innocent IX
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Gregory died on the 15th of October 1591, and was succeeded by Innocent IX.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
His moderation and experience commended him to his fellow cardinals, and on the 30th of January 1592 he was elected pope, to succeed Innocent IX.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
He was succeeded in a very brief space by Gregory XIV., who also was speedily succeeded by Innocent IX.
From Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 by Lathbury, Thomas
He was created a cardinal in 1585, and in 1592 succeeded Innocent IX.
From The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 1 by Pardoe, Julia
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