# Pope Clement XIII

_Pope of the Catholic Church from 1758 to 1769_

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> Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII; Italian: Clemente XIII; 7 March 1693 – 2 February 1769), born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 6 July 1758 to his death in February 1769. He was installed on 16 July 1758.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 March 1693 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Venice ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P19))
- **Died:** 2 February 1769 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Republic of Venice; Papal States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P106))
- **Education:** Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy; University of Padua ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P69))
- **Positions held:** Pope (6 July 1758 – 2 February 1769); Roman Catholic Bishop of Padua (since 11 March 1743) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121#P39))

## About

His pontificate was overshadowed by the constant pressure to suppress the Society of Jesus but despite this, he championed their order and also proved to be their greatest defender at that time. He was also one of the few early popes who favoured dialogue with Protestants and to this effect hoped to mend the schism with the Catholic Church that existed in England and the Low Countries. These efforts ultimately bore little fruit.

## Questions

**When was Pope Clement XIII born?**  
Pope Clement XIII was born on 7 March 1693 in Venice.

**What positions has Pope Clement XIII held?**  
Positions held by Pope Clement XIII include: Pope (1758–1769); Roman Catholic Bishop of Padua (since 11 March 1743).

**Where did Pope Clement XIII study?**  
Pope Clement XIII was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, University of Padua.

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- [Venice](https://diginpl.com/places/venice)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Clement XIII](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_XIII) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q133121](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133121) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) - Portret van paus Clemens XIII (1758) - Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale - 26-04-2012 9-53-03.jpg by Anton Raphael Mengs (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anton_Raphael_Mengs_(1728-1779)_-_Portret_van_paus_Clemens_XIII_(1758)_-_Bologna_Pinacoteca_Nazionale_-_26-04-2012_9-53-03.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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