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From what famous Florentine Family was the Pope Leo X descended from?
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Govanni de Medici, later Pope Leo X, was the son of Lorenzo "The Magnificent" de Medici, and the great-grandson of Cosimo de Medici. His family had been leading Florence for generations before he ascended the papacy in 1513.
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A family of Florentine bankers and statesmen prominent in Italian Rennaissance history?
During the Italian Renaissance, the House of Medici (Medici Family) was a notable Florentine family of politicians, bankers, and statesmen. They also have four crowned Pope's from the family.
Why Mary Pope is famous?
Why Mary Pope is famous
Who is a famous pope?
pope julius the 2nd,pope leo,and pope clement
What famous Italian family produced two Popes Pope Leo X and Pope Clement VII what were their names before they took those papal names?
They belonged to the Medici family. Leo's name was Giovanni, Clement's was Giulio.
Who is more famous Lady Gaga or The Pope?
The Pope is by far!
Who is more famous The Pope or Homer Simpson?
The Pope.
Is the POPE a descendant of God?
No the Pope is not a descendant of God. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and is a very important figure in the faith. In Catholicism the Pope has a unique place of authority and is seen as a representative of God on Earth. However the Pope is not descended from God and is merely a human being.
Were any of Pope Benedict XVI's family popes?
No, none of his family members have been pope.
Does the pope get to see his natural family?
There is nothing to prevent a pope from having a visit with family members.
What is the name of famous Pope in New York?
Mary Pope Osborne
Which element on Bernini's Baldacchino does not symbolize the pope's family?
Anchors do not symbolize the pope's family in Bernini's Baldacchino.
Can a pope's family visit him in the Vatican?
Yes, if the pope has any surviving family members, they are able to visit him. Pope Benedict's brother would occasionally visit.
