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Clement VII

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Clement VII c.1475-1534, pope (1523-34), a Florentine named Giulio de' Medici; successor of Adrian VI. He was the nephew of Lorenzo de' Medici and was therefore first cousin of Pope Leo X. In 1513 he became a cardinal and as archbishop of Florence was noted as a reformer. He was a chief supporter and adviser of Adrian in his attempts to reform the church. As pope, however, he proved to be unaware of the menace of Lutheranism to the church and was certainly not the man for the opening battles of the Reformation. His relations with Holy Roman Emperor Charles V were never very cordial, sinc... Read more
Clement VII
Clement VII Elected pope of the Catholic Church in...religious and political turmoil, the reign of Clement VII (1478-1534) was marked by a brutal attack...defection of King Henry VIII of England. Pope Clement VII began his life as Giulio de' Medici on... Read more
Clement VII, Pope
Clement VII, Pope. See Medici . Read more

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