sixtus iv

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sixtus iv

Pope Sixtus IV commissioned the Sistine Chapel.

Definition

Proper noun: * Sixtus IV: A specific historical figure who served as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1471 until his death in 1484. He is noted for significant political and cultural actions during the Italian Renaissance, including authorizing the Spanish Inquisition and commissioning the construction of the Sistine Chapel.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Pope Sixtus IV was a major patron of the arts in Rome.
    • The Spanish Inquisition was established with the approval of Sixtus IV.
    • Many frescoes were commissioned for the Vatican under Sixtus IV.
Advanced Usage
  • "The pontificate of Sixtus IV": Refers to the period of his rule as pope, often characterized by nepotism and political maneuvering alongside artistic patronage.
    • The pontificate of Sixtus IV saw both great artistic achievement and increased political corruption.
Variants and Related Words
  • Francesco della Rovere: The birth name of Sixtus IV before his papacy.
  • Sistine Chapel: The chapel in Vatican City named for Pope Sixtus IV ( in Italian).
Synonyms
  • Pontiff: A formal term for a pope.
  • The Bishop of Rome: A title for the pope.
Related Phrases
  • "To be elevated to the papacy": To be chosen as pope. Sixtus IV was elevated to the papacy in 1471.
sixtus iv

Pope Sixtus IV commissioned the Sistine Chapel.

Noun
  1. Italian pope from 1471 to 1484 who consented to the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition and built the Sistine Chapel (1414-1484)

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