Alexander VI Papacy (jan 1, 1492 – jan 1, 1503)
Description:
Wealthy Italian families Had big influence on churchEG Medici family produced 3 popes, most popes were members of powerful Italian families, chosen for political skills > piety
These popes could b v politically ruthless
EG Spaniard Pope Alexander VI reasserted papal authority in papal lands via military/politics
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Date:
jan 1, 1492
jan 1, 1503
~ 11 years