POPE
Pope Julius III
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Julius III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1550–1555.
background
Pope Julius III, born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1550 to his death, in March 1555.
summary
Pope Julius III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1550–1555.
papacy Start
1550
papacy End
1555