CLEMENT XIII (Carlo Rezzonico, bishop of Padua) was elected pope in July 1758. Notwithstanding the meekness and |
CLEMENT XIII, pope (1758-1769), born Carlo Rezzonico and previously bishop of Padua. Notwithstanding the meekness and |
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:preceded by Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) :succeeded by Pope Clement XIV (1769-1774) |