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Alexander VIII

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noun

  1. Pietro Ottoboni, 1610–91, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1689–91.


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On the right is the tomb of Alexander VIII.,

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

It proved to be Cardinal Ranuzzi, on his way to Rome to take part in the election of Pope Alexander VIII.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

After the short and by no means glorious reign of Alexander VIII.

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1 by MacCaffrey, James

Rigorism was dealt a severe blow by the condemnation issued by Alexander VIII.

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1 by MacCaffrey, James

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