Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X
2 recorded parents
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Life story
Biography
Second son of Lorenzo the Magnificent; became Pope Leo X (1513–1521), the first Medici pope. A great patron of the arts who commissioned Raphael and continued work on St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Leo X occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Clarice Orsini. The title "Pope Leo X" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
11 December 1475
Born
The beginning of Pope Leo X's recorded life.
Legacy
Pope Leo X
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
1 December 1521
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Pope Leo X's parents?
Pope Leo X's parents were father Lorenzo the Magnificent and mother Clarice Orsini.
What family tree does Pope Leo X belong to?
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