Pope Leo X
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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.
