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Pope Clement XI (Latin: Clemens XI; Italian: Clemente XI; 23 July 1649 – 19 March 1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 November 1700 to his death in March 1721.
Clement XI (born July 23, 1649, Urbino, Papal States—died March 19, 1721, Rome) was the pope from 1700 to 1721. Of noble birth, Albani received an impressive education in the classics, theology, and canon law, after which he successively became governor of the Italian cities of Rieti and Orvieto.
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Clement XI, POPE (GIOVANNI FRANCESCO ALBANI); b. at Urbino, July 23, 1649; elected November 23, 1700; d. at Rome March 19, 1721. The Albani (q.v.) were a noble Umbrian family. Under Urban VIII the grandfather of the future pope had held forthirteen years the honorable office of Senator of Rome.
A biography of Pope Clement XI, who ruled from 1700 to 1721 and tried to uphold the rights of the Church and the Spanish succession. Learn about his life, works, and controversies with France, Austria, and Prussia.
The Holy See Pontiffs Clement XI [ AR - DE - EN ... IT - PT] Clement XI 243rd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 23,30.XI, 8.XII.1700:
- 23,30.XI, 8.XII.1700
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- Urbino
- Giovanni Francesco Albani
Clement XI was the 243rd man to serve as leader of the Catholic Church and the 11th of such individuals 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. Pope Clement XI Profile. Life Before the Papacy.
Jun 8, 2018 · Clement XI (1649–1721) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1700 to 1721. He was a scholar, a patron of the arts, and a conservative reformer, but he also faced wars, conflicts, and controversies with Spain, France, and China.
