Problems with the papacy 1500 Germany
- Created by: EmilyKnowles99
- Created on: 16-01-16 18:03
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- Problems with the papacy (1500 Germany)
- Sold positions
- Took advantage of Germany's decentralised government
- Taxes
- Alexander VI
- Illegitimate children
- Several mistressess
- Bought his children positions in the church
- Became the pope through bribery
- Cared about wealth rather than religion
- Exploited people for money
- Increased taxation
- dispensations for marriage
- Papal schism lasted from 1378 to 1417
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