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Death of Julius II

When
21 February 1513
Where
Rome
Part of
Election of Pope Leo X

Pope Julius II died on 21 February 1513, ending his nine-year pontificate and creating a vacancy in the papacy.

Giuliano della Rovere, who had served as pope from 1503, died on 21 February 1513. His death marked the end of his reign and necessitated the convening of a conclave to select his successor.

Sources

  1. Pope Julius II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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