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Pope Julius II (Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
Julius II (born Dec. 5, 1443, Albisola, Republic of Genoa—died Feb. 21, 1513, Rome) was the greatest art patron of the papal line (reigned 1503–13) and one of the most powerful rulers of his age.
Feb 24, 2019 · Pope Julius II was known for sponsoring some of the greatest artwork of the Italian Renaissance, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. Julius became one of the most powerful rulers of his time, and he was more concerned with political matters than theological ones.
Pope Julius II was the 216th leader of the Catholic Church and the second among those great men to guide by the papal name of “Julius.” This article seeks to distinguish him from his many papal forebears and successors by focusing on specifics and details of his life and papacy.
Julius II, orig. Giuliano della Rovere, (born Dec. 5, 1443, Albisola, republic of Genoa—died Feb. 21, 1513, Rome), Pope (1503–13). The nephew of Sixtus IV, he fled Rome in 1494 to escape assassination by Alexander VI. Elected pope in 1503, Julius set out to restore the Papal States, subjugating Perugia and Bologna (1508) and defeating ...
May 25, 2011 · Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, b. 1443–d. 1513, pope 1503–1513) is best known as the “warrior pope” who used warfare to accomplish his ends of gaining control of the Papal States after the alienation of sections to Cesare Borgia, the incursions and confiscation of the Venetians, and the rebellion of local lords.
May 29, 2018 · Julius II (1443-1513), who was pope from 1503 to 1513, was a noted Renaissance patron of the arts. A warrior pope, he failed to bring Italy under papal control. His costly concern with the arts and politics alienated northern Europe and helped pave the way for the Reformation.
The Holy See Pontiffs Julius II [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Julius II 216th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 1,26.XI.1503: End Pontificate: 21.II.1513 ... End Pontificate: 21.II.1513: Secular Name: Giuliano della Rovere: Birth: Albisola (Savona) ...
His wealth, energy, increasing experience, and taste for politics made him one of the most powerful figures in the College of Cardinals; he was an influential adviser to Pope Innocent VIII (reigned 1484 – 1492) and a leader of the opposition to the Borgia pope, Alexander VI (reigned 1492 – 1503).
JULIUS II, POPE Pontificate: Nov. 1, 1503, to Feb. 21, 1513; b. Giuliano Della Rovere, Albisola (near Savona) in the Republic of Genoa in 1443; d. Rome. His father, Raffaello, was a brother of Pope sixtus iv (Francesco Della Rovere).
