The Death of Pope Paul III

Pope Paul III by Titian

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On November 10th 1549, Pope Paul III died. Born Alessandro Farnese, on February 29th 1468, he was elected pope on October 13th 1534. 

Pope Paul III was a significant patron of artists, including Michelangelo and Titian. As soon as he became pope he commissioned Michelangelo to paint The Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel. As a septuagenarian, the pope had his portrait painted twice by Titian. 

Paul III is interred in St Peter's Basilica. 

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