Julius II


noun
  1. Giuliano della Rovere, 1443–1513, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1503–13.

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How to use Julius II in a sentence

  • Schinner and Julius II at last disclosed the end which they had in view in these intrigues.

  • The castle was built by Julius II., 1503–13; and besides this there is nothing of interest in the miserable village.

    Rambles in Rome | S. Russell Forbes
  • The cost of these stalls was 1132 scudi d'oro larghi (10 francs each and a little more) half of which was paid by Julius II.

    Intarsia and Marquetry | F. Hamilton Jackson
  • For the expense of the vast structure, with its "insolent opulence of marbles," was so great that Julius II.

    A Year in Europe | Walter W. Moore
  • Amid the group on the left is seen Julius II., in his chair of state, attended by his secretaries.

British Dictionary definitions for Julius II

Julius II

/ (ˈdʒuːljəs, -lɪəs) /


noun
  1. original name Guiliano della Rovere. 1443–1513, pope (1503–13). He completed the restoration of the Papal States to the Church, began the building of St Peter's, Rome (1506), and patronized Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante

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