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Pope Marcellus II (Italian: Marcello II; 6 May 1501 – 1 May 1555), born Marcello Cervini degli Spannocchi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 10 April 1555 to his death, 22 days later.
May 2, 2024 · Marcellus II (born May 6, 1501, Montepulciano, Tuscany—died May 1, 1555, Rome) was the pope from April 9/10 to May 1, 1555. He was one of the few popes in the modern period to retain his baptismal name after becoming pope.
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Learn about the life and reign of Pope Marcellus II, who was elected in 1555 but died after only 22 days. He was a reformer, a cardinal, and a librarian of the Vatican.
A brief biography of Pope Marcellus II, who reigned for only 22 days in 1555. He was a cardinal and a president of the Council of Trent, and he died of a sickness after his coronation.
The Holy See Pontiffs Marcellus II ... 222nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 9,10.IV.1555: End Pontificate: 1.V.1555: Secular Name:
- 9,10.IV.1555
- 1.V.1555
- Montefano
- Marcello Cervini
With a reign that lasted only 22 days, Pope Marcellus II has the sixth shortest reign in all of papal history. After he died, it would be over 400 years before another pope chose a name that had not been used by at least three other popes beforehand.
MARCELLUS II, POPE. Pontificate: April 9, 1555, to May 1, 1555; b. Marcello Cervini, Montepulciano, Tuscany, May 6, 1501. His father, Ricciardo, served as scriptor in the Apostolic Penitentiary in the reign of Innocent VIII and vice-treasurer of the Marches of Ancona under Alexander VI.
