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Innocent XII

Pope 1691 to 1700.

“Born at Spinazzolo near Naples, 13 March, 1615; died at Rome, 27 September, 1700.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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

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