When was Pope Leo XII born?

Pope Leo XII was born on 2 August 1760 in Genga.

What positions has Pope Leo XII held?

Positions held by Pope Leo XII include: Pope (1823–1829); cardinal (since 8 March 1816); diocesan bishop (1816–1816); apostolic nuncio to Germany (1794–1800); titular archbishop (since 21 February 1794).

Where did Pope Leo XII study?

Pope Leo XII was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.

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Pope Leo XII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1823 to 1829

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Pope Leo XII (Italian: Leone XII; born Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga; 2 August 1760 – 10 February 1829) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 28 September 1823 to his death in February 1829.

Quick facts

Born: 2 August 1760 wd
Place of birth: Genga wd
Died: 10 February 1829 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, transitional deacon, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy wd

Positions held wd

Pope (28 September 1823 – 10 February 1829)
cardinal (since 8 March 1816)
diocesan bishop (8 March 1816 – 10 September 1816)
apostolic nuncio to Germany (1794–1800)
titular archbishop (since 21 February 1794)
Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

About

Leo XII was in ill health from the time of his election to the papacy to his death less than six years later, though he was noted for enduring pain well. He was a deeply conservative leader, who enforced many controversial laws, including one forbidding Jews to own property. Though he raised taxes, the Papal States remained financially poor.

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When was Pope Leo XII born?: Pope Leo XII was born on 2 August 1760 in Genga.
What positions has Pope Leo XII held?: Positions held by Pope Leo XII include: Pope (1823–1829); cardinal (since 8 March 1816); diocesan bishop (1816–1816); apostolic nuncio to Germany (1794–1800); titular archbishop (since 21 February 1794).
Where did Pope Leo XII study?: Pope Leo XII was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.

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