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Pope Marcellus II

222nd pope

Pope Marcellus II — Portrait · Workshop of Italian art schools of the Renaissance · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Pope Marcellus II was the 222nd pope of the Catholic Church, from 29 April 1555 to 11 May 1555. He was born in Montefano.

Pontificate: 29 April 1555 – 11 May 1555 (12 days)
Born: 16 May 1501, Montefano
Died: 16 May 1555, Rome
Preceded by: Pope Julius III
Succeeded by: Pope Paul IV
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