Pope Leo X

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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.

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