Alexander VII
pope of the Catholic Church from 1655 to 1667
1599 — 1667
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1655 to 1667
Born
February 13, 1599
Died
1667 (age ~68)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Papal StatesBorn in SienaDied in Rome
1599
Born in Siena (1599-02-13)
1635
Positiondiocesan bishop (1635–1652)
1639
Positionapostolic nuncio to Germany (1639–1651)
1652
Positioncardinal
1653
PositionCatholic archbishop
1655
PositionPope (1655–1667)
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Pope Alexander VII, 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.
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Who is Alexander VII?+
Pope Alexander VII, 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.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander VII born?+
Alexander VII was born on February 13, 1599.
When did Alexander VII die?+
Alexander VII died in 1667, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — February 13, 1599
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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— a seeker
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