Pope Leo X favored the painter Raphael, who was renowned for his mastery and grace in art. Leo X appreciated Raphael's work, commissioning several pieces, including the famous "St. Peter's Basilica" frescoes. Raphael's ability to blend classical themes with Christian subjects resonated with the Renaissance ideals that Leo X championed.
Pope Leo X was born on December 11, 1475.
Pope Leo X was not married and many of his contemporaries considered him to be a homosexual.
He chose the name Leo at the time of his election as pope.
Pope Leo X, who was pope from March 9, 1513, to December 1, 1521, excommunicated Luther.
Pope Leo became the Pope in 1513, his name also changed from Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici to Pope Leo.
Pope Leo X was responsible for the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pope Leo XIII was the predecessor of Pope Pius X.
The date of his birth is not recorded but it occurred about the year AD400.
The Pope during Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses was Pope Leo X.
Leo X died December 1, 1521.
Leo X died at the age of 45.
Pope Pius X became pope in 1903 following the death of Pope Leo XIII.