Leo X
Leo X, born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, served as pope from 1513 to 1521. He was a member of the powerful Medici family and is often remembered for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts, which contributed to the flourishing of the Renaissance in Rome. His papacy was also notable for the controversial sale of indulgences, which sparked Martin Luther's Reformation. Leo's leadership significantly impacted the course of the Catholic Church during a transformative period in European history.
Born on Dec 11, 1475 (549 years old)
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Leo X reflected the secular disputes of the aristocratic families of Italy.
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