Julius II
Julius II, born Giuliano della Rovere (5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513), also known as The Fearsome Pope and The Warrior Pope, was the Pope from 1503 to 1513, and was the successor of Pius III (whose predecessor was Alexander VI).[1]
Biography
Rivalry with the Borgia
Giuliano was a long time nemesis of Borgia, even when they came to power and controlled all of Rome, Giuliano still maintained his rivalry with the family. When the Assassins began their battle against the Borgia, Giuliano quickly became an ally of the Order and supported their efforts to defeat the Borgia.[2]
Becoming Pope
After the short reign of Pius III, Giuliano became the Pope in 1503, and took the name of Julius, after the 4th century Pope, Julius I. Julius ordered a warrant for the arrest of Cesare Borgia, for the crimes of murder, betrayal, and incest.[2][3]
Meeting with Ezio
Following Cesare and Micheletto Corella's arrests, Julius II employed Leonardo da Vinci as a military engineer and shortly met with the Mentor of the Italian Assassins; Ezio Auditore. Julius, who was aware of the Piece of Eden through Leonardo, discussed this with Ezio before deciding it was best to remain with the Assassins and suggested Ezio hide for future generations.[2]
Julius opposed Ezio's decision to kill Cesare and Micheletto, who still believed they were a threat despite imprisonment. Julius later worked to rebuild Rome and revive it from its decrepit state, due to the Borgia's rule.[2]