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Francesco Della Rovere was born into a poor family in Liguria in north-west Italy in 1414, the son of Leonardo della Rovere of Savona. [1] A Franciscan who became Minister General of his order, then cardinal, he had a reptation for unworldliness until he was elected pope in 1471. As Sixtus IV he was both wealthy and powerful, and at once set ...
Domenico della Rovere (1442 – 23 April 1501) was an Italian cardinal and patron of the arts. Life. He was born in Vinovo, near Turin, and was not a relative of Pope Sixtus IV (Francesco Della Rovere), who, however, favoured him in the hope of establishing a link between his humble Ligurian family and that of the Piedmontese counts of Vinovo.
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Cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1483–1503) Coat of arms. Other popes named Julius. Pope Julius II ( Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513. Nicknamed the Warrior Pope, Battle ...
Sep 5, 2005 · When Gian Giordano died in 1517, Felice became regent of the vast Orsini holdings. Felice dedicated herself to this challenge for 18 years, shepherding her family through famine, plague and the ...
CATHEDRAL. EXTERIOR. Audio File length: 2.29. Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA. Language: English / USA. Domenico della Rovere (1442-1501), an Italian cardinal and bishop, stood out for his influence during the pontificate of Sixtus IV. In 1478, he was appointed cardinal, first at San Vitale and then at San Clemente.
Provenance: Made for Cardinal Domenico della Rovere (fl. 1442-1501), his arms and motto (Soli Deo) found throughout in various places in the decoration; Edward, 2nd Baron Thurlow sale (London, Christie's, Apr. 25, 1804, no. 296) to Arch (bookseller); Archbishop John White, cat., Jan. 20, 1806, p. 3, no. 29; Edward Astle sale (London, R.H. Evans ...
JULIUS II (POPE) (Giuliano della Rovere; 1443 – 1513; reigned 1503 – 1513), Italian pope. Born at Albissola near Savona in 1443, Giuliano was a vigorous man, suited to a life of action, not contemplation, and destined for an ecclesiastical career under the aegis of his uncle, Francesco della Rovere, who became a cardinal in 1467.
