 Bainbridge was " short @-@ circuited " by the appointment of Medici , although he continued to play a role until his death on 14 July 1514 . Gigli was accused of having played a role in the death of Bainbridge and Medici was charged with examining the facts , concluding that Gigli was innocent . The period between Piccolomini and Medici ( from 1503 to 1514 ) is one where the role of the protector was not well @-@ defined . The importance of the office increased significantly with the appointment of Medici in 1514 , due in no small part to the friendship between Medici and Wolsey . According to Wilkie , " its importance stemmed from the special relationship of the papacy with England as the most reliable supporter of papal independence " . 
