Pope Clement XII (born Lorenzo Corsini; 7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1730 to his death in February 1740.
Clement XII | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
 Portrait by Agostino Masucci, c. 1730–40 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 12 July 1730 |
| Papacy ended | 6 February 1740 |
| Predecessor | Benedict XIII |
| Successor | Benedict XIV |
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| Consecration | 18 June 1690 by Flavio Chigi |
| Created cardinal | 17 May 1706 by Clement XI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lorenzo Corsini 7 April 1652 |
| Died | 6 February 1740 (aged 87) Rome, Papal States |
| Motto | Dabis discernere inter malum et bonum (Distinguish between good and evil)[1] |
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| Other popes named Clement | |
Clement was known for expanding the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, beginning the construction of the Trevi Fountain,[2] and buying Cardinal Alessandro Albani's collection of art for the papal gallery.[3] His first moves as Pope Clement XII were to give back the papal finances.
Clement XII died on 6 February 1740 from problems caused by gout. His remains were transferred to his tomb in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran on 20 July 1742.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Pope Clement XII (1730–1740)". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ↑ Gross, Hanns (1990). Rome in the Age of Enlightenment: the Post-Tridentine syndrome and the ancient regime. New York: Cambridge University Press. p. 28. ISBN 0-521-37211-9.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Loughlin, James (1908). "Pope Clement XII". Retrieved 10 June 2016.
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