Pope Paul III

Pope Paul III (Paulus Tertius; February 29, 1468 – November 10, 1549), born Alessandro Farnese, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 221st Pope from 1534 to 1549.

Early life
Alessandro Farnese was born in an ancient Roman family. His grandfather was commander-in-chief of the papal troops under Pope Eugenius IV.

Cardinal
In 1493, Pope Alexander IV made Farnese a cardinal.

Pope
Cardinal Farnese was elected Pope in 1534; and he chose to be called Paul III.

Pope Paul was involved in Italian and European political disputes.

Council of Trent
He convened the Council of Trent in 1545.

Related pages

 * List of popes

Other websites



 * Catholic Hierarchy, Pope Paul III
 * Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Farnese