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==Description==
 
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Roman Catholic Pope, promoted the arts of such geniuses as Raphael
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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
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* http://www.themedicifamily.com/Pope-Leo-X.html
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* 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

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Pope Leo X

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.

Further Reading/Research


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