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Leo XII

Pope 1823 to 29.

“His father's family had been ennobled by Leo XI in 1605; his mother was Maria Luisa Periberti of Fabriano.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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