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Alexander VIII

Pope 1689 to 91.

“Pietro Ottoboni, born at Venice, April, 1610; elected 5 October, 1689; died at Rome, 1 February, 1691.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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

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