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Giovanni de' Medici

The young Cardinal, later Pope Leo X, mentioned in political contexts.

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Also known as the Cardinal Giovanni de ' Medici, the Cardinal Giovanni, the Medici

First appearance: xxi florence expects a guest

Giovanni de' Medici first appears in 0024 xxi florence expects a guest.

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