Part one of term paper
Born into an Italian family, Alessandro Farnese soon to be known as Pope Paul III was a very remarkable man. Coming into the world in 1468, Alessandro received a very good education during his youth. He studied in Rome under Pomponius Laetus, and also in the gardens of Lorenzo de' Medici at Florence. He had a love for art and elegant liter ...

Part two of term paper
... pope during the sixteenth century. Before becoming pope he held several bishoprics. Under Clement VII he enjoyed great authority. He kept a splendid court and was also a keen churchman. He succeeded Clement VII on October 13,1534 as Pope Paul III. Paul III is often called the last Renaissance pope due to his nepotism, his own broad and worldly culture, and for his interest in the arts and letters. One of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Rome is the Farnese Palace where he lived lik ...