When is Innocent XI's birthday?

Innocent XI's birthday is May 19. He was born on May 19, 1611 in Como, Italy.

How old was Innocent XI when he died?

Innocent XI died on August 12, 1689, aged 78.

Who shares a birthday with Innocent XI?

Famous people who share Innocent XI's May 19 birthday include Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Li Bai, Ho Chi Minh, Malcolm X and Pol Pot.

Religion · 1611–1689

Innocent XI — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 19 May 1611 · Died: 12 August 1689 · Age: 78

Pope known for his opposition to the absolute power of kings

Did you know?He was famous for his personal frugality and lived a very simple life while donating his wealth to the poor.

Quick facts

Date of birth19 May 1611
Date of death12 August 1689
Age at death78
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceComo, Italy
OccupationCatholic priest, Catholic bishop

Editor's Take:

Innocent XI was an austere reformer who restored the shaky finances of the Papal States. He opposed nepotism and refused to enrich his relatives. Much of his reign was spent in conflict with Louis XIV of France over royal control of the Church. At the same time he worked tirelessly to unite Christian rulers against the Ottoman advance. His money and diplomacy helped bring the Polish king Jan Sobieski to Vienna in 1683. The victory there marked a turning point. The following years saw the Ottomans pushed out of Hungary.

Key Milestones

1645: Made a cardinal
1676: Elected pope
1683: Supports the relief of Vienna
1684: Helps form the Holy League

Pope Innocent XI (Latin: Innocentius XI; Italian: Innocenzo XI; 16 May 1611 – 12 August 1689), born Benedetto Odescalchi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 September 1676 until his death on 12 August 1689.

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Innocent XI: The Pope Who Helped Save Vienna

Italian pope, born 1611

Innocent XI was born in Como on 19 May 1611.

He was born Benedetto Odescalchi in Como.

He funded the defence of Vienna against the Ottomans in 1683.

He was beatified by Pius XII in 1956.

Career highlights

1645Cardinal: elevated by Innocent X
1676Pope: elected pope
1682Gallican Articles: rejects the French clergy's declaration
1683Vienna: backs the city's defence
1684Holy League: alliance against the Ottomans

Did you know?He was known for his frugal habits and cut back the papal court's spending.

Age at death: 78
Years since death: 337

Family

Father: Livio Odescalchi
Mother: Paola Castelli

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When is Innocent XI's birthday?: Innocent XI's birthday is May 19. He was born on May 19, 1611 in Como, Italy.
How old was Innocent XI when he died?: Innocent XI died on August 12, 1689, aged 78.
Who shares a birthday with Innocent XI?: Famous people who share Innocent XI's May 19 birthday include Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Li Bai, Ho Chi Minh, Malcolm X and Pol Pot.

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