Pope Nicholas V, born Tommaso Parentucelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 March 1447 until his death, in March 1455. Pope Eugene IV made him a cardinal in 1446 after successful trips to Italy and Germany, and... Wikipedia
Born: November 15, 1397, Sarzana, Italy
Died: March 24, 1455 (age 57 years), Rome, Italy
Full name: Tommaso Parentucelli
Parents: Bartolomeo Parentucelli
Siblings: Filippo Calandrini
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 16 December 1446; by Eugene IV
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