Pope Marcellus II

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1555

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Pope Marcellus II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Succession of Pope Paul IV

   1555

   Role: Predecessor

   1. 123 May 1555 · RomeElection of Paul IV

      Carafa was elected pope on 23 May 1555, succeeding Marcellus II despite opposition from Charles V.

   2. 226 May 1555 · RomeCoronation of Paul IV

      Paul IV was crowned as pope on 26 May 1555 by the protodeacon.

Sources

1. Pope Paul IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16