Episode 3 of 3
Coronation of Sixtus V
- When
- 1 May 1585
- Where
- Papal States
- Part of
- Succession of Pope Sixtus V
Sixtus V was crowned by protodeacon Ferdinando de' Medici on 1 May 1585.
The papal coronation of Sixtus V took place on 1 May 1585. He was crowned by the protodeacon Ferdinando de' Medici, marking the formal start of his rule as head of the Catholic Church.
Sources
- Pope Sixtus V Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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