Pope
Appointed Pope, Cardinal Giulo de Medici
Role range: 1523-1534
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Clement VII Biography and Timeline
Follow Clement VII through 12 dated historical records for Italy.
Clement VII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
12Distinct records
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1523–1534Years on this page
1523
1526
Alliance Holy League of Cognac
Enters the Holy League of Cognac with France, Venice & Milan against Charles V
Role range: 1523-1534
1527
Arrest of Clement VII
Taken prisoner by Charles Vs forces under constable Bourbon during the Siege of Rome
Role range: 1523-1534
Alliance League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V
The Alliance of the League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V during the Siege of Rome
Siege of Rome
Rome & the Vatican are sacked by Lutherans. Pleas with Charles V but it is too late to save Rome
1528
Arrest of Clement VII
Returns to Rome after being held captive by Charles V
Role range: 1523-1534
1530
Coronation
Spains Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by Pope Clement VII in the last coronation of a German King by a Pope
Role range: 1523-1534
1533
Excommunication
Clement VII excommunicates Henry VIII
Role range: 1523-1534
Excommunication
Clement VII threatens Henry VIII with excommunication if he stays with Anne Boleyn
Role range: 1523-1534
Marriage
Refuses to sanction the divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon
Role range: 1523-1534
1534
Marriage
Pope Clement VII declares Henry VIIIs marriage to Anne Boleyn null & void
Role range: 1523-1534
Roman Catholic Church
Death of Clement VII
Role range: 1523-1534
Records, sources and methodology
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