Pope Leo X 1475-1521

Portrait
Portrait of Pope Leo X and his cousins, cardinals Giulio de' Medici and Luigi de' Rossi by Raphael, 1518-19. Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Raphael all photos →

Pope Leo X was a Medici pope known for granting indulgences to fund St. Peter's Basilica and his condemnation of the Protestant Reformation (which was sparked by said indulgences).

Quick Facts

Index Name
Leo X
Life Dates
1475-1521
Culture/Nationality
Florentine
Occupation(s)
pope

Article Info

Page Title
Pope Leo X
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
March 11, 2022
Last Updated
March 11, 2022