When was Marcellus II born?

Marcellus II was born on 1501-05-06.

What events was Marcellus II involved in?

senior ecclesiastical official of the Catholic Church

Marcellus II had a position held connection with Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia.

Italian learned society of the 16th century

ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gubbio

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Born — Life — 1501-05-06
Marcellus II was born on 1501-05-06.
Began serving as cardinal — Career — 1539-12-19
senior ecclesiastical official of the Catholic Church
Began serving as Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia — Career — 1540-09-24
Marcellus II had a position held connection with Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia.
Chaired Accademia della Virtù — Career — 1542-01-01
Italian learned society of the 16th century
Began serving as Roman Catholic Bishop of Gubbio — Career — 1544-02-29
ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gubbio
Began serving as Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals — Career — 1545-01-01
ecclesiastical officer responsible for the financial administration of the College of Cardinals
Began serving as Prefect of the Vatican Library — Career — 1550-05-24
librarian of the Vatican Library
Stopped serving as Prefect of the Vatican Library — Career — 1555-04-09
librarian of the Vatican Library
Began serving as Pope — Career — 1555-04-19
leader of the worldwide Catholic Church
Died — Life — 1555-05-01
Marcellus II died on 1555-05-01.