Pope Innocent XI
Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Innocent XI, born Benedetto Odescalchi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 September 1676 until his death.
Political and religious tensions with Louis XIV of France were a constant preoccupation for Innocent... Wikipedia
Born: May 16, 1611, Como, Italy
Died: August 12, 1689 (age 78 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Parents: Paola Castelli Giovanelli and Livio Odescalchi
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 6 March 1645; by Innocent X
Feast day: 12 August; 13 August (Hungary)