jan 1, 1506 - St. Peters Bascilica started
Description:
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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1506
Now
~ 520 years ago