Julius II
Pope Julius II, reigning from 1503 to 1513, is often referred to as the 'Warrior Pope' due to his aggressive political and military actions. He was a significant patron of the arts and played a crucial role in the construction of the new St. Peter's Basilica, laying the cornerstone on April 18, 1506.
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Julius II was elected pope in a record short conclave that lasted only ten hours.
В Ватикане начался конклав для избрания нового папы — РБК
Russia· 2025-05-07
Julius II was crowned as the new head of the church in 1503 after the shortest papal election.
So lange hat die Papstwahl in der Vergangenheit gedauert
Luxembourg· 2025-05-07
Pope Julius II founded the Vatican Museums between 1506 and 1513.
12 überraschende Fakten über den kleinsten Staat der Welt
Switzerland· 2025-05-04
Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, enhancing its artistic significance.
In der Sixtinischen Kapelle steckt eine Warnung an die KardinäleSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
Julius II, known as the Warrior Pope, reconquered the Papal States and commissioned Michelangelo.
Unas historias desde El Vaticano
Mexico· 2025-04-27
Julius II initiated the construction of the new basilica to replace the aging St. Peter's Basilica.
Σαν Σήμερα: 18 Απριλίου 1506 – Μπαίνει ο θεμέλιος λίθος της νέας βασιλικής του Αγίου Πέτρου στο Βατικανό
Greece· 2025-04-18
