In our class we did a project which was to dress up as the pope that you chose. I chose Pope Leo X. The day it was due we talked to other popes. (Classmates) Students came and we talked about our pope. Here are some things about Pope Leo X.
Pope Leo X was born in Florence, Italy on December 11, 1475. Pope Leo X died on December 1, 1521 in Rome. His full name is Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici. Pope Leo X was the second son of father was Lorenzo de' Medici. Pope Clement VII was his cousin. Pope Leo X was part of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He is our 217th pope. Pope Leo X was thirty-seven years old when he became the pope, which is very young to become a pope. Before he became a pope he studied canon law and theology. He enjoyed art, literature, and science. These are a few things that he did. He decorated the Vatican rooms, reorganized the Roman University and called more attention to the study of antiquities, literature and poetry. Pope Leo X is remembered by making Rome a center of power and culture. Another thing that he is remembered by is reconstructing Saint Peter’s Basilica. He forgave people who donate money to reconstruct Saint Peter’s Basilica One of his quotes is “Since God has given us the papacy, let us enjoy it.” -Pope Leo X This is their coat of arms “Their family emblem—a number of red balls on a gold shield—is prominently displayed on buildings all over Florence and Tuscany which have Medicean connections or which were financed with Medici money.” While he was the pope he made Rome very important. Pope Leo X also made peace with a French king. This is all important information about Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X was born in Florence, Italy on December 11, 1475. Pope Leo X died on December 1, 1521 in Rome. His full name is Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici. Pope Leo X was the second son of father was Lorenzo de' Medici. Pope Clement VII was his cousin. Pope Leo X was part of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He is our 217th pope. Pope Leo X was thirty-seven years old when he became the pope, which is very young to become a pope. Before he became a pope he studied canon law and theology. He enjoyed art, literature, and science. These are a few things that he did. He decorated the Vatican rooms, reorganized the Roman University and called more attention to the study of antiquities, literature and poetry. Pope Leo X is remembered by making Rome a center of power and culture. Another thing that he is remembered by is reconstructing Saint Peter’s Basilica. He forgave people who donate money to reconstruct Saint Peter’s Basilica One of his quotes is “Since God has given us the papacy, let us enjoy it.” -Pope Leo X This is their coat of arms “Their family emblem—a number of red balls on a gold shield—is prominently displayed on buildings all over Florence and Tuscany which have Medicean connections or which were financed with Medici money.” While he was the pope he made Rome very important. Pope Leo X also made peace with a French king. This is all important information about Pope Leo X