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Pope Julius III

Pope Julius III

Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Julius III, born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 February 1550 to his death, in March 1555. After a career as a distinguished and effective diplomat, he was elected to the... Wikipedia
Born: September 10, 1487, Monte San Savino, Italy
Died: March 23, 1555 (age 67 years), Rome, Italy
Created cardinal: 22 December 1536; by Paul III
Papacy began: 7 February 1550
Successor: Marcellus II