Pope Gregory XIV (1535-1591) aka Nicholas Sfondrati born in Cremona; who was elected in 1590; died in 1591. He knew at a young age Cardinal St. Charles Borromeo; was a friend and admirer of St. Philip Blacks; St. Camillus de Lellis and Saint Louis Gonzaga; with whom he shared commitment in helping the sick. Portrait; detail from the series chromolithographic dedicated to Pope Pius X and blessed by Him (whole # 35488). Rome; October 1903.