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Who did Pope Clement VII ally with after his imprisonment?

  • Francis I of France

  • King Henry VIII

  • His former jailer, Charles V

  • Martin Luther

Answer

Pope Clement VII allied with his former jailer, Charles V, after his imprisonment. This was a strategic move on the part of Clement VII, as he sought to gain the upper hand in the ongoing power struggle between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. By allying with Charles V, Clement VII was able to secure his position as pope and ensure the continued independence of the papacy.
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