Religion · 1610–1691

Alexander VIII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1689 to 1691

Did you know?During his short papacy, he purchased the massive library of Queen Christina of Sweden to preserve it within the Vatican.

Pope Alexander VIII (Italian: Alessandro VIII; 22 April 1610 – 1 February 1691), born Pietro Vito Ottoboni, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 6 October 1689 to his death in February 1691. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name "Alexander".

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Age at death: 80
Years since death: 335

Born: April 22, 1610 · Venice, Italy
Died: February 1, 1691
Cause of death: Gangrene
Nationality: Venetian
Known for: Religion

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