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Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII; Italian: Clemente XIII; 7 March 1693 – 2 February 1769), born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 July 1758 to his death in February 1769. He was installed on 16 July 1758.
Clement XIII (born March 7, 1693, Venice—died Feb. 2, 1769, Rome) was the pope from 1758 to 1769. In 1716 Rezzonico, who had studied under the Jesuits in Bologna, was ordained and appointed governor of Rieti, in the Papal States, becoming governor of Fano in 1721.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Clement XIII was born Carlo Rezzonico in Venice and became pope in 1758. He issued several encyclicals and briefs on various topics, such as the Christian republic, the Jansenist controversy, and the suppression of the Jesuits.
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- 2.II.1769
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Jan 27, 2017 · Pope Clement XIII was the 13th pope to take the name of Clement and the 248th man to lead the Catholic Church and its Papal States.
Learn about the life and pontificate of Pope Clement XIII, who faced the challenge of the Enlightenment and the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal. Find out how he defended the Church and the Society of Jesus against the attacks of Voltaire and his allies.
A biography of Pope Clement XIII, who faced the challenge of the Enlightenment and the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal. Learn about his life, his pontificate, and his relations with the sovereigns and the philosophers.
The Holy See Pontiffs Clement XIII ... 248th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 6,16.VII.1758: End Pontificate: 2.II.1769: Secular Name:
