Sixtus IV

Sixtus IV was a pope from 1471 to 1484, known for his influential role during the Renaissance. He is renowned for commissioning notable projects, including the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, which later became famous for its Michelangelo-painted ceiling. Sixtus IV also promoted the arts and education, founding the Vatican Library. His papacy was marked by political involvement and conflicts, including the notorious Pazzi Conspiracy against the Medici family in Florence. While he advanced culture, his tenure was complicated by issues of corruption and nepotism, reflecting the challenges in the papacy during that period.