The Sack of Rome by Spanish troops

1989-11-09

Spanish troops under Emperor Charles V pillaged and looted the city of Rome, leading to significant cultural and political repercussions.

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Pope Clement VII

Head of the Catholic Church

Pope Clement VII was the pontiff during the Sack of Rome in 1527. He faced the challenge of protecting the city and its inhabitants from the invading Spanish troops, leading to a tumultuous period in papal history.

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Emperor Charles V

Spanish Monarch

Emperor Charles V was a powerful ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Spain. He led the Spanish troops during the Sack of Rome in 1527, which resulted in significant cultural and political repercussions.

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Francesco Guicciardini

Italian Historian and Statesman

Francesco Guicciardini was an Italian historian and statesman who witnessed the Sack of Rome in 1527. His writings provide valuable insights into the political and social impact of this event on the Italian Renaissance.

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