When was Pope Clement XII born?

Pope Clement XII was born on 7 April 1652 in Florence.

What positions has Pope Clement XII held?

Positions held by Pope Clement XII include: Pope (1730–1740); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1710–1711); cardinal (since 17 May 1706); titular archbishop (since 10 April 1690).

Where did Pope Clement XII study?

Pope Clement XII was educated at University of Pisa, Pontifical Gregorian University.

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Pope Clement XII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1730 to 1740

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Pope Clement XII (Latin: Clemens XII; Italian: Clemente XII; 7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740), born Lorenzo Corsini, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 12 July 1730 to his death in February 1740.

Quick facts

Born: 7 April 1652 wd
Place of birth: Florence wd
Died: 6 February 1740 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, governor, archbishop wd
Education: University of Pisa, Pontifical Gregorian University wd

Positions held wd

Pope (12 July 1730 – 6 February 1740)
Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1710–1711)
cardinal (since 17 May 1706)
titular archbishop (since 10 April 1690)

Awards wd

Supreme Order of Christ

About

Clement presided over the growth of a surplus in the papal finances. He thus became known for building the new façade of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, beginning construction of the Trevi Fountain, and the purchase of Cardinal Alessandro Albani's collection of antiquities for the papal gallery. In his 1738 bull In eminenti apostolatus, he provides the first public papal condemnation of Freemasonry.

Questions

When was Pope Clement XII born?: Pope Clement XII was born on 7 April 1652 in Florence.
What positions has Pope Clement XII held?: Positions held by Pope Clement XII include: Pope (1730–1740); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1710–1711); cardinal (since 17 May 1706); titular archbishop (since 10 April 1690).
Where did Pope Clement XII study?: Pope Clement XII was educated at University of Pisa, Pontifical Gregorian University.

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