Pope Leo X
Om författaren
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.
Nationalitet
Italienska
Födelsedatum
December 11, 1475
Födelseplats
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Dödsdatum
December 1, 1521
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