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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. | 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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| + | * [[LGBTQ Individuals and Academics of the Renaissance Period]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, 3 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.
