1. The Impact of the Protestant Reformation on The Holy Roman E
... . For example, Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503) was known for throwing orgies in the Vatican. Alexander VI is most well known for fathering a child by his illegitimate daughter, Lucrezia Borgia and actually appointed his illegitimate son (Cesare Borgia) to the College of Cardinals. The papacy was also well known for nepotism during the 15th and early 16th century. Sixtus IV (r. 1471-1484), for example, appointed 6 nephews ... altered not only theology and religion, but also irrevocably changed the course of history. In his time (the late 15th to early 16th century) the Church was the suprem...
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