Historedia
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Imprisonment and Ransom

When
1527
Where
Castel Sant'Angelo
Part of
Sack of Rome

Clement VII remained a prisoner in Castel Sant'Angelo until a ransom was paid to the pillagers.

Clement VII remained a prisoner in Castel Sant'Angelo after taking refuge there. He remained in captivity until a ransom was paid to the pillagers, securing his release from immediate confinement.

Sources

  1. Sack of Rome (1527) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31

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