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Clement VII

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1478–1534 Also known as Pope Clement VII、Giulio de' Medici、教宗克雷芒七世

A Catholic pope from the Italian Medici family, elected in 1523, who faced the Reformation and conflicts among European powers during his reign.

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  1. 1513–1523Rome · Papal StatesA member of the Medici family, he was made cardinal in 1513, took part in papal governance under Leo X and Adrian VI, and was known for cautious diplomacy.
  2. 1523–1534Vatican · Papal StatesElected pope in 1523, he faced Luther's reform and Henry VIII's divorce case, maneuvering between Charles V and Francis I; in 1527 Rome was sacked by imperial troops and papal authority was severely damaged.

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