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Pope Clement X (Latin: Clemens X; Italian: Clemente X; 13 July 1590 – 22 July 1676), born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 April 1670 to his death, in July 1676.
Clement X was the pope from 1670 to 1676. Of noble birth, Altieri was in the service of the papal embassy in Poland from 1623 to 1627, when he returned to Italy to become bishop of Camerino. Until his appointment as cardinal by Pope Clement IX in 1669, he held numerous church offices, including
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Clement X was the 239th man to serve as pope and the 10th to choose Clement as his name. This article will try to distinguish him from the many other popes by showcasing his life, papal legacy and even give a few personal tidbits about the man at the end.
The Holy See Pontiffs Clement X [ AR - DE - EN ... IT - PT] Clement X 239th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 29.IV,11.V.1670:
Pope Clement X. Reigned 1670-1676. Listen to the audio version of this content. Click to enlarge. Clement X, POPE (EMILIO ALTIERI), b. at Rome, July 13, 1590; elected April 29, 1670, and d. at Rome, July 22, 1676.
A biography of Pope Clement X, who reigned from 1670 to 1676 and was a cardinal of advanced years. He faced the challenges of Louis XIV, the Poles, and the régale, and built the Sant' Angelo bridge and the St. Peter's fountains.
CLEMENT X, POPE. Pontificate: April 29, 1670 to July 22, 1676; b. Emilio Bonaventura Altieri, Rome, July 13, 1590. From. a family of ancient Roman nobility, he obtained a doctorate in law in 1611 and worked for a time with John Baptist Pamfili (later Innocent X).
