Pope Julius II

Pope Julius II, who reigned from 1503 to 1513, was a significant figure in the Renaissance and is often called the "Warrior Pope" for his military campaigns to strengthen the Papal States. Known for his ambitious projects, he commissioned the rebuilding of St. Peter’s Basilica and the creation of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling. Julius II was a patron of the arts, supporting artists like Raphael and Bramante, which helped foster the cultural movement of the time. His papacy was marked by attempts to reform the Church and assert its political power, contributing to the complex legacy of the papacy in history.