Sixto V
Sixto V, born Felice Peretti in 1521, was pope from 1585 to 1590 and is known for his significant reforms in the Catholic Church and his ambitious architectural projects, including the relocation of the famous Egyptian obelisk in St. Peter's Square. His papacy is marked by a focus on discipline within the Church and the implementation of a structured governance model, which included the establishment of the Vatican's administrative framework. Sixto V is also noted for his role in the origins of the term 'nepotism,' as he favored his family members during his reign.
Born on Aug 13, 1521 (503 years old)
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Sixto V was the Pope who ordered the relocation of the Egyptian obelisk in Vatican City.
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