Religion · 1501–1555

Marcellus II

Head of the Catholic Church who reigned for twenty-two days

Did you know?He is one of the few popes to have kept his original birth name as his official papal title.

Pope Marcellus II (Italian: Marcello II; 6 May 1501 – 1 May 1555), 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. Marcellus succeeded Pope Julius III.

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Age at death: 53
Years since death: 471

Born: May 6, 1501 · Montefano, Italy
Died: May 1, 1555
Cause of death: Stroke
Known for: Religion

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Father: Riccardo Cervini
Mother: Cassandra Benci

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