Difference between revisions of "Pope Sixtus IV"
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| − | Roman Catholic Pope, builder of the Sistine Chapel and second founder of the Vatican Library | + | Roman Catholic Pope, builder of the Sistine Chapel and second founder of the Vatican Library and established the Vatican archives. Patron of the arts. Known for his nepotism, support for the Spanish Inquisition, and several scandals within the church. Proper name was Francesco della Rovere. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Librarians and Archivists]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/547140/Sixtus-IV | ||
| + | * http://www.papalartifacts.com/pope/3 | ||
| + | * http://queerhistory.blogspot.ca/2011/07/gay-popes-sixtus-iv-r-1471-1484.html | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 25 November 2014
Contents
Country
Italy
Birth - Death
1414 - 1484
Occupation
Religion
Notable Achievements
Pope
Description
Roman Catholic Pope, builder of the Sistine Chapel and second founder of the Vatican Library and established the Vatican archives. Patron of the arts. Known for his nepotism, support for the Spanish Inquisition, and several scandals within the church. Proper name was Francesco della Rovere.
