When was Pope Clement VIII born?

Pope Clement VIII was born on 24 February 1536 in Fano.

What positions has Pope Clement VIII held?

Positions held by Pope Clement VIII include: Pope (1592–1605); cardinal (since 18 December 1585); ambassador.

Where did Pope Clement VIII study?

Pope Clement VIII was educated at University of Padua, University of Bologna, University of Perugia.

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Pope Clement VIII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1592 to 1605 (1536–1605)

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Pope Clement VIII (Latin: Clemens VIII; Italian: Clemente VIII; 24 February 1536 – 3 March 1605), born Ippolito Aldobrandini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 30 January 1592 to his death in March 1605.

Quick facts

Born: 24 February 1536 wd
Place of birth: Fano wd
Died: 3 March 1605 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: diplomat, Catholic priest, jurist, legatus wd
Education: University of Padua, University of Bologna, University of Perugia wd

Positions held wd

Pope (30 January 1592 – 3 March 1605)
cardinal (since 18 December 1585)
ambassador

About

Born in Fano, Papal States to a prominent Florentine family, he initially came to prominence as a canon lawyer before being made a Cardinal-Priest in 1585. In 1592, he was elected Pope and took the name of Clement. During his papacy, he effected the reconciliation of Henry IV of France to the Catholic faith and was instrumental in setting up an alliance of Christian nations to oppose the Ottoman Empire in the so-called Long War. He also successfully adjudicated in a bitter dispute between the Dominicans and the Jesuits on the issue of efficacious grace and free will. In 1600, he presided over a jubilee, which brought many pilgrimages to Rome. He presided over the trial and execution of Giordano Bruno and implemented strict measures against Jewish residents of the Papal States. According to some accounts, he may have been the first pope to drink coffee, and his approval thereof may have led to its popularisation.

Clement VIII died at the age of 69 in 1605, and his remains now rest in the Roman church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Questions

When was Pope Clement VIII born?: Pope Clement VIII was born on 24 February 1536 in Fano.
What positions has Pope Clement VIII held?: Positions held by Pope Clement VIII include: Pope (1592–1605); cardinal (since 18 December 1585); ambassador.
Where did Pope Clement VIII study?: Pope Clement VIII was educated at University of Padua, University of Bologna, University of Perugia.

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