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Pope Julius III

Type Figure Region Rome Time 1487–1555 Also known as Pope Julius III、儒略三世、Julius III、Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte

Pope Julius III (1487–1555), born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, reigned 1550–1555.…

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  1. 1487–1550Monte San Savino · TuscanyBorn in Monte San Savino, Tuscany, he received a humanist education before entering the Church; he served as bishop and in various curial offices, was elevated to cardinal in 1536, and participated in the preparation and early proceedings of the Council of Trent.
  2. 1550–1555Rome · LazioElected pope in 1550, he continued to advance the Council of Trent, which was suspended in 1552; he patronized Michelangelo's late works and the academies, while drawing much controversy for favoritism toward his cronies and scandals in his private life.

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