Sack of Rome (14 juin 1527 – 14 juin 1527)

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Troops of Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V sacked Rome, directly challenging the power of the Catholic Church and helping to advance Protestantism in Europe. The siege also marked the virtual end of the Italian Renaissance and, in the eyes of some historians, the end of the HIgh Renaissance. In addition, the war also brought a temporary end to the Italian wars that had a great effect on Europe's culture.

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