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Pope Clement XIV

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1769 to 1774

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Pope Clement XIV (Latin: Clemens XIV; Italian: Clemente XIV; 31 October 1705 – 22 September 1774), born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 19 May 1769 to his death in September 1774. At the time of his election, he was the only Franciscan friar in the College of Cardinals, having been a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name of "Clement" upon his election.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Santarcangelo di Romagna wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Papal States wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Latin Catholic bishop, religious wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (19 May 1769 – 22 September 1774)
  • cardinal (since 24 September 1759)

About

During his pontificate, Clement decreed the suppression of the Society of Jesus.

Questions

When was Pope Clement XIV born?
Pope Clement XIV was born on 31 October 1705 in Santarcangelo di Romagna.
What positions has Pope Clement XIV held?
Positions held by Pope Clement XIV include: Pope (1769–1774); cardinal (since 24 September 1759).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Clement XIV · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q131587 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Giovanni Domenico Porta – Ritratto di papa Clemente XIV (c. 1770).jpg by Original uploaded by: Museodellacittacquapendente (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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