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Alexander VII

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Also known as Pope Alexander VII, Philomathus, papa Alessandro‏ ‎VII, pape Alexandre VII, Alexander VII. Papst

pope of the Catholic Church from 1655 to 1667

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Alexander VII was a pope who led the Catholic Church for twelve years, from 1655 until his death in 1667. As head of the Church during this period, he made decisions that shaped Catholic policies and the Church's role in European affairs of the time.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Fabio
Gender
male
Citizenship
Papal States
Place of birth
Siena
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic bishop
Position held
inquisitor
Educated at
University of Siena
Languages spoken
Latin
Religion
Catholic Church
Participant in
1655 papal conclave
Family
House of Chigi
Image
Portrait of Pope Alexander VII Chigi (by Giovanni Battista Gaulli - Baciccio).jpg
Work location
Cologne
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described by source
Wikitólica
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
Commons category
Alexander VII
date of birth
1599-02-13
date of death
1667-05-22
topic's main category
Category:Pope Alexander VII
birth name
Fabio Chigi
name in native language
Alexander PP. VII
start of work period
1620-01-01
end of work period
1667-01-01
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Pope Alexander VII (Italian: Alessandro VII; 13 February 1599 – 22 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667.

He began his career as a vice-papal legate, and he held various diplomatic positions in the Holy See. He was ordained as a priest in 1634, and he became bishop of Nardo in 1635. He was later transferred in 1652, and he became bishop of Imola. Pope Innocent X made him secretary of state in 1651 and, in 1652, he was appointed a cardinal.

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