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Death of Gregory XIV

When: October 1591
Where: Papal States
Part of: Papal Succession of Innocent IX

Pope Gregory XIV died in October 1591 due to a large gallstone, ending his papacy.

Gregory XIV, who was in poor health before his election, died in October 1591. His death was caused by a large gallstone, creating the vacancy for the next papal election.

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Pope Gregory XIV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-03

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