Alexander VII. (Papst) (1599-1667)

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Name (English)
Alexander VII. (Papst)
Short name
Alexander VII
Year of birth
1599
Year of death
1667
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"Pope Alexander VII (13 February 1599 – 22 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was Pope from 7 April 1655 to his death in 1667.

He began his career as a vice-papal legate, and he held various diplomatic positions in the Holy See. He was ordained as a priest in 1634, and he became Bishop of Nardo in 1635. He was later transferred in 1652, and he became Bishop of Imola. Pope Innocent X made him Secretary of State in 1651, and in 1652, he was appointed as a Cardinal.

Early in his papacy, Alexander, who was seen as an anti-Nepotist at the time of his election, lived simply; later, however, he gave jobs to his relatives, who eventually took over his administration." - (en.wikipedia.org 21.09.2019)
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  • Medaille Papst Alexanders VII. mit Ansicht der Piazza del Popolo in Rom, 1662

    Medaille Papst Alexanders VII. mit Ansicht der Piazza del Popolo in Rom, 1662

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    Image: Landesmuseum Württemberg, Stuttgart - CC BY-SA

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