Pope Julius II
Pope Julius II, who reigned from 1503 to 1513, is often referred to as the 'Warrior Pope' for his aggressive political maneuvers and military campaigns to secure and expand the Papal States. He is renowned for commissioning the Sistine Chapel's ceiling to Michelangelo, which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art. Julius II was instrumental in the revival of the arts in Rome, leading to significant cultural advancements during his papacy. His commitment to both spiritual and temporal power shaped the role of the papacy in the early 16th century, leaving a lasting legacy in church history.
Born on Dec 05, 1443 (581 years old)
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Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
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Michelangelo's Risen Christ statue stands in Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, designed for the funerary monument of Pope Julius II.
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Pope Julius II hired a Swiss Guard in 1509 to protect the pope.
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Pope Julius II hired the Swiss Guard in 1509 to protect the pope.
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