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Giulio de' Medici was the illegitimate son of Giuliano de' Medici, and he was raised by Giuliano's brother, Lorenzo the Magnificent. In 1513 his cousin, Pope Leo X, made him archbishop of Florence and cardinal. Giuliano influenced Leo's policies, and also planned some impressive works of art to honor his family.
As pope, Clement wasn't up to the challenge of the Reformation. He failed to understand the significance of the Lutheran movement, and allowed his involvement in Europe's political sphere to reduce his effectiveness in spiritual matters.
Even after his confinement ended several months later, Clement remained under imperial influence. His compromised position interfered with his ability to deal with Henry VIII's request for an annulment, and he was never able to make any viable decisions regarding the upheaval that the Reformation had become.
More Clement VII Resources:
Encyclopedia Article about Clement VII
Chronological List
of Medieval Popes
The Tudor Dynasty: A History in Portraits
Clement VII in Print
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The Pontificate Of Clement VII: History, Politics, Culture (Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700)
edited by Kenneth Gouwens and Sheryl E. Reiss
Chronicle of the Popes: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Papacy over 2000 Years
by P. G. Maxwell-Stuart
Clement VII on the Web
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Pope Clement VII (GIULIO DE’ MEDICI)
Substantive biography by Herbert Thurston at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
The Reformation
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