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Was Clement VII a part of the Medici family?

  • Yes, he was born Giulio de' Medici

  • No, he was not part of a noble family

  • Yes, but only by marriage

  • No, he was from the Borgia family

Answer

Yes, Clement VII was a part of the Medici family. He was born Giulio de' Medici, the second son of Giuliano de' Medici and Filiberta of Aragon. He was named after his grandfather, Pope Leo X, who was also a member of the Medici family. Clement VII was a powerful and influential pope who played a major role in the Italian Renaissance.
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