Pope Leo X
À propos de l'auteur
Pope Leo X, born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a significant patron of the arts during the Renaissance. He ascended to the papacy in 1513, succeeding Pope Julius II. Known for his lavish lifestyle and dedication to the arts, Leo X commissioned numerous works from renowned artists and architects, contributing to the cultural flourishing of the period. His papacy is often associated with the excesses of the Renaissance and the eventual challenges posed by the Reformation.
Nationalité
Italien
Date de naissance
December 11, 1475
Lieu de naissance
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Date de décès
December 1, 1521
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