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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 about giving power and wealth to his nephews of the Della Rovere and Riario families.
- 14th century
- Leonardo Beltramo della Rovere
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.
- 15 December 1471, by Sixtus IV
- 21 February 1513
- 1 November 1503
- Leo X
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.
- 1478
- Cardinal-Priest
- Italian
- 10 February 1478, by Pope Sixtus IV
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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. Like him, Giuliano was a Franciscan; he studied at a Franciscan friary in Perugia.
DELLA ROVERE, Girolamo (1528-1592) Birth. 1530 (1), Turin. Of a noble family. Son of Lelio della Rovere and Giovanna (or Anna) of the counts of Piossasco (or Planzasco). He was destined to an ecclesiastical career. His two brothers, Leonardo and Giovanni Francesco, were destined to that of the arms. Education.
Mar 18, 2024 · As cardinal, Julius II fathered at least one illegitimate daughter, Felice. He made four members of the Della Rovere family cardinals, only one of whom achieved any importance. From the marriage of the Pope’s only brother, Giovanni, to the daughter and heiress of Duke Federigo of Montefeltro descended the dukes of Urbino.
Brother of Cardinal Clemente Grosso della Rovere, O.F.M.Conv. (1503). Grand-nephew of Pope Sixtus IV on his mother's side. Relative of Cardinal Galeazzo Franciotti della Rovere (1503). Second cousin of Pope Julius II. His last name is also listed as de' Grassi Della Rovere. He was known as the Cardinal of Agen. Education. Studied both canon and ...
