Marcellus II
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The interior contains some good pictures by Umbrian artists, a fine episcopal throne in carved wood, and a fine Flemish cope given by Pope Marcellus II.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
The Pope died shortly afterward and was succeeded by a cardinal who was a patron of Palestrina's and continued his favour as Pope Marcellus II.
From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Rupert Hughes
On the death of Julius III. in 1555, Cardinal Cervini was made Pope, with the title of Marcellus II.
From The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by John Addington Symonds
In the meanwhile he had written his famous mass named after his old friend, Pope Marcellus II.
From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Rupert Hughes
Cervinus had been archbishop of Florence and was afterwards raised from the cardinalate to the pontificate under the title of Marcellus II.
From The Voyage of Verrazzano A Chapter in the Early History of Maritime Discovery in America by Henry Cruse Murphy
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