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Pope Clement XII (Latin: Clemens XII; Italian: Clemente XII; 7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740), born Lorenzo Corsini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1730 to his death in February 1740. Clement presided over the growth of a surplus in the papal finances.
Pope Clement XII ( Latin: Clemens XII; Italian: Clemente XII; 7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740), born Lorenzo Corsini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1730 to his death in February 1740. Quick Facts Pope Clement XII, Church ... Close. Clement presided over the growth of a surplus in the papal finances.
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The Holy See Pontiffs Clement XII ... 246th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 12,16.VII.1730: End Pontificate: 6.II.1740: Secular Name:
- 12,16.VII.1730
- 6.II.1740
- Florence
- Lorenzo Corsini
Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... (LORENZO CORSINI). Born at Florence, 7 April, 1652; elected 12 July, 1730; died at Rome 6 February, 1740. The pontificate of the saintly Orsini pope, Benedict XIII, from the standpoint of the spiritual interests of the Church, had left nothing ...
Pope Clement XII was the 12th pope to take the name of Clement and the 246th pope to lead the Catholic Church and its Papal States. In acknowledgement of the vast number of personalities who have governed Catholicism, this guide has been created to distinguish Clement XII from the many other Clements, as well as the various other popes ...
CLEMENT XII, POPE Pontificate: July 12, 1730, to Feb. 6, 1740; b. Lorenzo Corsini, Florence, April 7, 1652. His family was influential in Florence for centuries and included in its record the 14th-century bishop of Fiesole, St. andrew corsini.
Pope Clement XII ( Latin : Clemens XII; Italian : Clemente XII; 7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740), born Lorenzo Corsini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1730 to his death in February 1740. Contents. Early life. Career. Pontificate. Papal election. Finances. Art and architecture. Foreign policy.