Yes, Pope Julius II was a patron. Pope Julius II was Michelangelo Buonarotti patron. Pope Julius II wanted Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the "Sistine Chaple".
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Pope Julius II.
Pope Julius II.
Blessed Urban II is not currently a patron saint. However, during his life he was a patron of the arts and commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel.
Pope Julius II (1503-13) was a great patron and friend of Michelangelo. He also helped Raphael. He encouraged and supported Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and Raphael's fresco work.
Most famous is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but there is also the statue of Moses, which is the tomb of Julius II.
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443.
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443.
There are a number of saints named Julius. However, Pope St. Julius I is not a patron saint.
Pope Julius II proposed a new design for Saint Peter's Basilica.
Pope Julius II was pope in 1551.
Pope Julius II was pope from October 31, 1503, until February 21, 1513.
Pope Julius II died on February 21, 1513 at the age of 69.