Alexander VIII
pope of the Catholic Church from 1689 to 1691
1610 — 1691
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1689 to 1691
Born
April 22, 1610
Died
1691 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Republic of VeniceBorn in VeniceDied in Rome
1610
Born in Venice (1610-04-22)
1652
Positioncardinal
1654
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Brescia (1654–1664)
1689
PositionPope (1689–1691)
1691
Died in Rome
About
Pope Alexander VIII, born Pietro Vito Ottoboni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler 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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Who is Alexander VIII?+
Pope Alexander VIII, born Pietro Vito Ottoboni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler 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".
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 VIII born?+
Alexander VIII was born on April 22, 1610.
When did Alexander VIII die?+
Alexander VIII died in 1691, at approximately 81 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 — April 22, 1610
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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