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Clement XI

Pope 1700 to 21.

“Born at Urbino, 23 July, 1649; elected 23 November, 1700; died at Rome 19 March, 1721.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Clement XI”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.