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Clement X

Type Figure Region Vatican Time 1590–1676 Also known as 埃米利奥·阿尔蒂耶里、Emilio Altieri、Pope Clement X

Clement X (1590–1676), born Emilio Altieri, an Italian pope, led the Roman Curia from 1670 to 1676.

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  1. 1590–1670Rome · LazioAltieri was born in Rome, held various curial posts, was ordained in 1627, and made cardinal in 1657. Known for prudence and frugality, he built a reputation in the curia and, despite his advanced age, was regarded as a trustworthy church administrator.
  2. 1670–1676Vatican · VaticanAfter his election as pope in 1670, Clement X reformed church finances, promoted the canonization of saints, and attended to the Ottoman threat to the Christian world. He continued the condemnation of Jansenism, and in his later years, due to eye trouble and frailty, relied largely on the college of cardinals to handle affairs of state.

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