Paul III
pope of the Catholic Church from 1534 to 1549 (1468–1549)
1468 — 1549
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1534 to 1549 (1468–1549)
Born
March 9, 1468
Died
1549 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Catholic priest
Papal StatesBorn in LatiumDied in Rome
1468
Born in Latium (1468-03-09)
1501
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Montefiascone
1508
Positionapostolic administrator (1508–1510)
1509
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Parma
1519
Positiondiocesan bishop
1519
PositionCardinal-Bishop of Frascati (1519–1523)
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Pope Paul III was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 October 1534 to his death, in November 1549.
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Who is Paul III?+
Pope Paul III was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 October 1534 to his death, in November 1549.
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul III born?+
Paul III was born on March 9, 1468.
When did Paul III die?+
Paul III died in 1549, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — March 9, 1468
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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