Pope
Pope Marcellus II
Pope from 1555 to 1555
Pope Marcellus II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1555–1555.
Background
Pope Marcellus II, born Marcello Cervini degli Spannocchi, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 10 April 1555 to his death, 22 days later.
Summary
Pope Marcellus II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1555–1555.
Papacy began
1555
Papacy ended
1555