Pope Clement VII Profile

Pope Clement VII Profile Pope Clement VII was otherwise called: Giulio de Medici Pope Clement VII is noted for: Failing to perceive and manage the huge changes of the Reformation. Hesitant and out of luck, Clements failure to remain steadfast against the forces of France and the Holy Roman Empire aggravated an unsteady circumstance. He was the pope whose refusal to give Englands ruler Henry VIII a separation ignited the English Reformation. Occupation and Role in Society: Pope Spots of Residence and Influence: Italy Significant Dates: Conceived: May 26, 1478, Florence Chosen pope: Nov. 18, 1523 Detained by the Emperors troops: May, 1527 Kicked the bucket: Sept. 25, 1534 About Clement VII: Giulio de Medici was the ill-conceived child of Giuliano de Medici, and he was raised by Giulianos sibling, Lorenzo the Magnificent. In 1513 his cousin, Pope Leo X, made him diocese supervisor of Florence and cardinal. Giuliano affected Leos approaches, and furthermore arranged some great masterpieces to respect his family. As pope, Clement wasnt capable of the Reformation. He neglected to comprehend the importance of the Lutheran development and permitted his association in Europes political circle to decrease his viability in otherworldly issues. Head Charles V had upheld Clements office for pope, and he considered the To be and the Papacy as an organization. In any case, Clement aligned himself with Charles long-lasting adversary, Francis I of France, in the League of Cognac. This crack in the long run brought about magnificent armed forces sacking Rome and detaining Clement in the château of SantAngelo. Much after his restriction finished a while later, Clement stayed under supreme impact. His undermined position meddled with his capacity to manage Henry VIIIs demand for an invalidation, and he was always unable to settle on any suitable choices in regards to the change that the Reformation had become. altered by Kenneth Gouwens and Sheryl E. Reissby P. G. Maxwell-Stuart