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Sixtus IV, Pope, 1414-1484

 Person

Biographical History

Sixtus IV (1414-1484) was pope of the from 1471 to 1484.

Sixtux IV, originally named Francesco della Rovere, was born in the Republic of Genoa on July 21, 1414. As a young man he joined the Franciscan Order. He was chosen as Minister General of his order in 1464. Only a year later was made Cardinal by Pope Paul II with the titular church being the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli. He was involved in the Pazzi conspiracy meddled in feuds with the Medici family. He succeeded Paul II on August 9, 1471. He is known for being behind the building of the Sistine Chapel, establishing the Vatican Archives, annulling the decrees of the Council of Constance, and furthering the agenda of the Spanish Inquisition. He died on August 12, 1848 in Rome.

Citation:
Britannica, via WWW, June 16, 2015 (Sixtus IV; b. July 21, 1414; name Francesco della Rovere; pope from 1471-1484; d. Aug. 12, 1484, Rome; 1964 minister general year later Paul II made him Cardinal)

Wikipedia, via WWW, June 16, 2015 (Pope Sixtus IV; young man joined Franciscan Order; part of pazzi conspiracy; enemy to medici; cardinal for titular church Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli; succeeded Paul II on Aug. 9, 1471; known for Sistine Chapel, Vatican Archives, annulling decrees of Council of Constance, furthering Spanish Inquisition)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Sixtus IV letter

 Item — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235224778]
Identifier: MSS 8491
Content Description

Letter from Pope Sixtus IV to the Republic of Venice indicating that the Pope considered the Republic of Venice too independent from the Catholic church. He mentions his past with the Medici family and justifies his actions by stating he has the power to judge all mankind. Dated 1481.

Dates: 1481
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sixtus IV letter

Sixtus IV letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293023]
Identifier: Vault MSS 745
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter in Latin on parchment to an unnamed king. The item extends the pope's blessings and best wishes for the king who was sick. The pope remarks that God will bless the king with strength and health as long as he remains obedient to the pope and Church.

Dates: 1483
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sixtus IV letter

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