Pope
Giovanni DeMedici the Cardinal deacon of St Maria in Dominica
Role range: 1513-1521
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Leo X Biography and Timeline
Follow Leo X through 14 dated historical records for Italy.
Leo X, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
14Distinct records
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1513–1521Years on this page
1513
1515
Peace
Makes peace with Francis of France
Role range: 1513-1521
1516
Concordat
Signs the Concordat of Bologna which regulates the French Church
Role range: 1513-1521
Declaration of War
Calls for Christendom to fight a Holy War against the Turks under Soleiman
Role range: 1513-1521
1519
Trial
Luther is summoned to Rome on a charge of heresy for implying the Pope is fallible
Role range: 1513-1521
1520
95 Theses
Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"
Role range: 1513-1521
Reformation, The
Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"
Role range: 1513-1521
Lutheran Church
The Pope bans Luthers works
Role range: 1513-1521
Excommunication
Luther is excommunicated by the Pope
Role range: 1513-1521
Lutheran Church
The Pope bans Luthers works. Luthers books are publicly burned in Louvain by the Papal Nuncio Aleander
Role range: 1513-1521
Papal Nuncio
Luthers books are publicly burned in Louvain by the Papal Nuncio Aleander
Role range: 1513-1521
1521
Honours
Pope Leo X confers the title "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII
Role range: 1513-1521
Death of Leo X
Death of Leo X
Role range: 1513-1521
Excommunication
Excommunicates Martin Luther
Role range: 1513-1521
Records, sources and methodology
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