Pope Urban VII

Pope Urban VII (; 4 August 1521 – 27 September 1590), born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 229th Pope. He ruled for thirteen days in September 1590, and died before his consecration, from malaria. This makes him the shortest reigning Pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
Early life.
Castagna was of Genoese origin, although born in Rome.
Priest.
Castagna was ordained priest 30 March 30, 1553. 
Bishop.
Pope Julius III appointed him Archbishop of Rossano on March 1, 1553. 
Cardinal.
In 1584, Pope Gregory XIII made Castagna Cardinal of S. Marcello. 
Pope.
Cardinal Castagna was elected pope on 15 September 1590. He chose the name Urban, which in Latin signifies "kind". 
Pope Urban died from Malaria on September 27, 1590.