Chapter XXXIV
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CHAPTER XXXIV
1513. Influence of Francesco Maria in the conclave favourable to the Medici351
”Mar. 11.Election of Leo. X.351
””His singular good fortune352
””His character contrasted with that of Julius by Sismondi352
”” 19.Francesco Maria attends his coronation353
””And is confirmed in all his dignities354
”Sep.His favour for Baldassare Castiglione355
” Notice of the fief of Novilara357
1514. Ambitious projects and intrigues of Leo X., involving Urbino358
”Apr. 2.Birth of Prince Guidobaldo of Urbino359
1515.Jan. 1.Bembo's visit to that court359
”JuneThe Duke superseded by Leo X. in his command360
” Friendship of Giuliano de' Medici for him361
”Jan. 1.Death of Louis XII., succeeded by Francis I.362
” The Pontiff's undecided policy362
”Sep. 13.Battle of Marignano364
1516.Jan.Death of Ferdinand of Spain364
”Mar. 17.And of Giuliano de' Medici365
””Character of Lorenzo de' Medici365
””Francesco Maria exposed to the fury of Leo366
”Apr. 27.Sentence of deprivation against him367
”Aug. 18.And his dignities conferred upon Lorenzo367
”AprilIngratitude of Bembo367
Lashed by Porrino368
”May.The duchy of Urbino invaded368
”” 31.Francesco Maria withdraws to Lombardy with his family369
””The duchy surrenders to Lorenzo369
”Sep.S. Leo surprised370