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Pope Paul II (Latin: Paulus Secundus; 23 February 1417 – 26 July 1471), born Pietro Barbo, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 212th Pope from 1464 until his death in 1471.[1]
Paul II | |
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| Papacy began | 30 August 1464 |
| Papacy ended | 26 July 1471 |
| Predecessor | Pope Pius II |
| Successor | Pope Sixtus IV |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Pietro Barbo |
| Born | 23 February 1417 Venice |
| Died | 26 July 1471 (aged 54) Rome |
| Other popes named Paul | |
Pietro Barbo was born in Venice. He was a nephew of Pope Eugene IV.[2]
Barbo became a cardinal in 1440.[3] He was sometimes called the Venetian cardinal.[2]
Barbo was elected Pope on 30 August 1464;[2] and he chose to be called Paul II.
Pope Paul was involved in Italian and European political disputes.[2]
The Cardinals' right to wear the red biretta was granted by Paul II.[4]
After his death
The accounts of histories written soon after his death were unfavorable.[5]
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