Pope Leo X

Pope Leo X, born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, was the pope from 1513 to 1521 and a significant patron of the arts during the Renaissance. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and support of artists like Raphael and Michelangelo, he played a crucial role in the flourishing of Renaissance culture. His papacy was marked by significant political and religious upheaval, including the early stages of the Protestant Reformation, which would challenge the Catholic Church's authority.