Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɪjˈuːlɪˌə͡ʊ də mˈɛdɪsˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)
Giulio de' Medici, also known as Pope Clement VII, was an influential figure in the Vatican during the 16th century. As a cardinal, Giulio de' Medici was known as Cardinal Coxo, and after being elected pope, he became known as Pope Clement VII. Clement VII was a key figure in the political and religious developments of his time, and his reign is often linked to the Reformation and the Protestant movement. Synonyms for Giulio de' Medici could include Pope Clement VII, Cardinal Coxo, the Medici Pope, or the Holy Father. Regardless of the title, Giulio de' Medici remains an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church and Western civilization as a whole.
