I learned something today too: Historians say that Pope Clement VII was prevented from making timely and decisive decisions by his superior intellect. He always saw both sides of an argument, and this proved fatal.
A Medici on the Papal Throne
Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici was born in 1478 and was elected pope in 1523. He came with a reputation as a great statesman. He had previously been the chief advisor to his cousin, Leo X, and then Pope Adr…
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I learned something today too: Historians say that Pope Clement VII was prevented from making timely and decisive decisions by his superior intellect. He always saw both sides of an argument, and this proved fatal.
A Medici on the Papal Throne
Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici was born in 1478 and was elected pope in 1523. He came with a reputation as a great statesman. He had previously been the chief advisor to his cousin, Leo X, and then Pope Adr…