When was Pope Innocent XII born?

Pope Innocent XII was born on 13 March 1615 in Spinazzola.

What positions has Pope Innocent XII held?

Positions held by Pope Innocent XII include: Pope (1691–1700); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples (since 30 September 1686); Roman Catholic Bishop of Faenza (since 12 January 1682); cardinal (since 1 September 1681); Roman Catholic Bishop of Lecce (since 4 May 1671).

Where did Pope Innocent XII study?

Pope Innocent XII was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University.

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Pope Innocent XII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1691 to 1700

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Pope Innocent XII (Latin: Innocentius XII; Italian: Innocenzo XII; 13 March 1615 – 27 September 1700), born Antonio Pignatelli, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 12 July 1691 until his death in September 1700.

Quick facts

Born: 13 March 1615 wd
Place of birth: Spinazzola wd
Died: 27 September 1700 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Naples, Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Pontifical Gregorian University wd

Positions held wd

Pope (12 July 1691 – 27 September 1700)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples (since 30 September 1686)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Faenza (since 12 January 1682)
cardinal (since 1 September 1681)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Lecce (since 4 May 1671)
Apostolic Nuncio to Emperor (9 March 1668 – 2 March 1671)
Apostolic Nuncio to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1660–1668)
titular archbishop (since 14 October 1652)

About

He took a hard stance against nepotism in the Church, continuing the policies of Pope Innocent XI, who started the battle against nepotism but which did not gain traction under Pope Alexander VIII. To that end, he issued a papal bull strictly forbidding it. The pope also used this bull to ensure that no revenue or land could be bestowed on relatives.

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When was Pope Innocent XII born?: Pope Innocent XII was born on 13 March 1615 in Spinazzola.
What positions has Pope Innocent XII held?: Positions held by Pope Innocent XII include: Pope (1691–1700); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples (since 30 September 1686); Roman Catholic Bishop of Faenza (since 12 January 1682); cardinal (since 1 September 1681); Roman Catholic Bishop of Lecce (since 4 May 1671).
Where did Pope Innocent XII study?: Pope Innocent XII was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University.

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