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jan 1, 1506 - St. Peters Bascilica started

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Pope Leo X was a de Medici pope. He had a passion for the arts that overrode any other considerations, and among his projects was the completion of St. Peter’s Basilica. In order to finance this project, he promoted the sale of indulgences, which would become a significant factor provoking Martin Luther.

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jan 1, 1506
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~ 519 years ago

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