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What did Clement VII attempt to liberate Italy from?

  • Economic depression

  • Protestantism

  • Foreign occupation

  • Plague epidemic

Answer

Clement VII attempted to liberate Italy from foreign occupation by the Holy Roman Empire, France, and Spain. The empire had occupied Italy for centuries, and the French and Spanish were also attempting to establish their own empires in the region. Clement VII sought to unite the Italian states against these foreign powers and to restore the papacy to its former glory.
Papal Pursuits: Unveiling the Reign of Pope Clement VII

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