Difference between revisions of "Pope Leo X"
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| − | + | Roman Catholic Pope who is noted for promoting the arts of such geniuses as Raphael, the painter. Made Rome the centre of a political and cultural power. Lavish in his spending to enhance the arts and culture. Noted for his confrontation with Luther (German leader of the Lutheran movement), who he ex-communicated from the church. | |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leo-X | ||
| + | * http://www.themedicifamily.com/Pope-Leo-X.html | ||
| + | * http://www.historymatters.group.shef.ac.uk/leo-x-pope-500-years-on/ | ||
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Revision as of 14:59, 2 April 2018
Contents
Country
Italy
Birth - Death
1475 - 1521
Occupation
Religion
Notable Achievements
Pope
Description
Roman Catholic Pope who is noted for promoting the arts of such geniuses as Raphael, the painter. Made Rome the centre of a political and cultural power. Lavish in his spending to enhance the arts and culture. Noted for his confrontation with Luther (German leader of the Lutheran movement), who he ex-communicated from the church.
