Pope Clement VII Essays

  • Michelangelo

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    Michelangelo was placed as an apprentice in the workshop of Domencio Ghirlandaio. He then studied at the scuplture school in the Medici gardens. He was then invited into the Medici home where he met the two Medici boys who would later become Popes Leo X and Clement VII. Michelangelo produced two sculptures while in the House of Medici, the Battle of the Centaurs and the Madonna on the Stairs, both of which were completed between 1489 and 1492. Michelangelo had several successes in his life of painting

  • Comparing The Julius Tomb And The Medici Tombs

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    The two tomb projects are; The Julius Tomb and The Medici Tombs. The Julius Tomb was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1505, from drawings made by Michelangelo Pope Julius selected a huge three level monument with over 40 statues. The project was to be completed in five years and Michelangelo was to be paid 10,000 ducats. The Tomb was to be placed in the unfinished Quattrocento choir of St. Peter’s. However Julius decided to build a new church and lost interest in the Tomb project, perhaps because

  • Michelangelo Buonarroti And His Influence On Architecture

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    People always question whether or not architects and artists of previous eras still have any influence on architecture today. Michelangelo Buonarroti has arguably been noted as one of the greatest artists of all time, producing what people consider countless ‘supernatural’ masterpieces. His background heavily influenced his future creations. Much of his life was spent studying the field of anatomy, which aided his ability to sculpt and paint bodies perfectly. Michelangelo is most commonly known for

  • Wolsey's Responsibility For His Own Downfall

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    aspired to be the arbiter of Europe. He threw England’s influence on the side of the Holy Roman emperor, Charles V, in the latter’s rivalry with Francis I of France. He expected thereby to enlist the emperor’s aid for his own aspirations to become pope. Wolsey maintained the kings favour until he failed to secure an annulment of Henry’s first marriage. From1527-1529, as Anne Boleyn’s influence rose, Wolsey waned. She disliked the cardinal because of his interference in her earlier engagement

  • Renovatio Romae

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    Twin themes occurred in Roman history known as renovatio imperrii and renovatio Romae that brought about much change and the popes throughout this period of time made sure they were a part of the changes being brought about. During this time we see papal propaganda beginning to take place while the popes such as Julius II, Leo X, Paul III, Sixtus V, and Paul V try to exhibit their power. The Renaissance was very important for Rome, and the renovatio imperrii as well as the renovatio Romae had great

  • History Of The Knights Templar

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    really make any sense to me, and 5. The Priests didn’t consecrate the person receiving the gifts of Jesus during a Church ceremony. The trials weren’t the only thing that made things tough for the Templars’. After the trials were over, the Pope of the time, Pope Clement V, was forced to disband the society, due to pressure from all angles. If King Philip IV wasn’t the king of the time, and if he wasn’t so against the Templars, their organization would have definitely lasted into today’s time. Some believe

  • Pope Clement XII

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    Kindergarten. When I learned about Pope Clement XII’s issuing of the papal bull in Eminenti, I was intrigued from the start. Having prior knowledge of Pope Clement XI and Pope Clement XII, I knew that tolerance was not a popular aspect of their lives, and I knew that the Bull in Eminenti significantly would have an impact on the Catholic culture and Church History. As I read more in depth about the bull, I realized the strength within it. I wondered: Did Pope Clement XII let his emotions affect the

  • Lay Investiture

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    Lay investiture was a major problem during the reign of King Henry IV and the papacy of Pope Gregory VII. Up to this point, secular leaders had the power to appoint bishops and abbots in their land, causing a blend between the lines of Church and state. Gregory or “Hildebrand” recognized this dilemma and restricted investiture to the duty of the pope in 1075. Henry IV responded very cruelly and Hildebrand promptly excommunicated him. The Concordat of Worms eventually solved this controversy in 1122

  • Investiture Controversy

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    and monks (425). During this time, any man had the opportunity to become Pope; the Pope was supposed to be elected by the people and clergy of Rome (425). The church also promised a better life to peoples whose current was relatively harsh (425). The reformers condemned the state’s contemporary mixing of religions and secular institutions as well as the clergy’s subservience to royal authority (425). They taught that the Pope alone commanded the clergy and they demanded separa...

  • Clash on Investiture: King Henry IV

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    over which side would be able to appoint bishops and other churchmen, otherwise know as investiture. The church and Pope Gregory VII believed they had the right to solely pick churchmen because they believed the church and pope were all-powerful. Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, however wanted this power to protect the state. When Henry IV became emperor he was young which gave Pope Gregory the opportunity to take advantage of Henry and change the church. As Henry grew up knowing this, he became

  • Pope Gregory VII And Emperor Henry IV: The Investiture Conflict

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    Pope Gregory VII & Emperor Henry IV: The Investiture Conflict By: Gia Biello The Investiture Conflict was a disagreement between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor over who was allowed to appoint church officials. Pope Gregory felt entitled to appoint the church officials, as he had been raised in the church, and felt that the Emperor having the right to do so wouldn’t be fair. Emperor Henry felt that it was his right as emperor to choose bishops and other church officials. The investiture

  • Biography of St. Cecilia, and her Martyrdom

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    and Valerian was willing to take her as his wife without forcing her to break her vow. Her husband wanted to see the angel that guarded her, but Cecilia told him that he would need to be baptized in order to do so. Valerian went to be baptized by Pope Urban, and returned to Cecilia as a Christian. When he returned, he saw Cecilia praying in her bedroom. Next to her was an angel with flaming wings, and he was holding two crowns of rose and lilies. He crowned both and them, and then vanished. Shortly

  • Napoleon Bonaparte and the Catholic Church

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    Tension grew between the Catholic Church and France during the French Revolution, leading to a schism, which deeply devastated the Church’s economy. Pope Pius VII and Napoleon Bonaparte came into power as the French Revolution was ending. For different reasons they both saw the importance of restoring Roman Catholicism’s position in France. The Catholic Church’s initial support of Napoleon greatly affected both parties (O’Dwyer 12-14, 43, 49). This statement has led me to ask the following question:

  • Safer to be Feared than Loved in The Prince

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    great benefits from friendliness. Charlemange supported and cooperated with the church throughout his reign. In return, the church crowned him Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas day 800. If Charlemange would have repressed or frightened the church, the pope would never have appointed him emperor. Charlemange gave land to his nobles, who provided military services for him, not because they were afraid, but to repay him for the land. He was more successful being loved than he would have been if he was feared

  • Relationship Between Popes And Emperors

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    210-ONR01 27 April 2017 Unit 6 AS1: Analyzing Sources: Popes and Rulers “Henry, king not by usurpation, but by the holy ordination of God, to Hildebrand, not pope, but false monk.” This quote from the Letter of Henry IV to Gregory VII portrays a hostile environment. It depicts two leaders, with one of the leaders refusing to acknowledge the other’s title. What was once an alliance turned into a bitter rivalry. The relationship between the popes and the rulers during the Middle Ages were at first

  • The Great Schism

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    Church had been moved from Rome to the city of Avignon during the reign of Pope Clement V; and there was now a movement to return the center of power back to Rome. This movement was first truly seen under Pope Gregory XI and his successor Pope Urban VI. Earlier Pope Urban V had moved the center to Rome but it had been proven to be no more than a temporary idea; he had gone back to Avignon to die and there his replacement, Pope Gregory XI was elected . This along with other political problems and circumstances

  • Great Western Schism Essay

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    church and pope lie within the anomaly of the Great Western Schism. According to much research a divide in power of the Catholic Church led to two strongly opposing popes claiming legitimacy. The schism began soon after the death of the Avignon pope, Gregory XI (1305-1377), more specifically 1378. Once an election was ran for the new pope, the people of Rome demanded they enlist a pope of Italian heritage. In response to

  • Boniface's Papacy Essay

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    Innocent III, the papacy was then occupied by Boniface VIII (1294–1303), a pope who had great aspirations for supreme authority in temporal affairs. Worse for the papacy was soon to follow. After the death of Boniface’s successor, the excellent Benedict XI (1303–1304), the cardinals chose a Frenchman, Bertrand de Got, who took the name Clement V (1305–1314). A man of weak character, little experience, and frail health, Clement was no match for the ruthless Philip. He eventually declared Philip innocent

  • The Investiture Controversy Of King Henry IV

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    The investiture controversy was a battle over who the highest official was of the church; the Pope or the King. Emperor Henry III (1039-1056) and his son King Henry IV (1056-1106) struggled with Milan because the people were rioting against their corrupt church. In Milan it was normal for bishops, priests, cardinals, and even Pope’s to have wives or concubines. From these relations, the men of the church had daughters with dowries and sons with inheritance in the form of land and power that came

  • Avignon Papacy Effects

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    Avignon, France due to France’s strength influence of the popes of the time. The results of this residency would affect both the church and all people in the surrounding areas. Not only that, but the effects lasted well on past the residency eventually leading to the Great Schism. In order to understand the effect of Avignon papacy it is important to