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Pope Benedict XIV (Latin: Benedictus Quartus Decimus; 31 March 1675 – 3 May 1758), born Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 248th Pope from 1740 until his death in 1758.[1]
Benedict XIV | |
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| Papacy began | 17 August 1740 |
| Papacy ended | 3 May 1758 |
| Predecessor | Pope Clement XII |
| Successor | Pope Clement XIII |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini |
| Born | 31 March 1675 Bologna |
| Died | 3 May 1758 (aged 83) Rome |
| Other popes named Benedict | |
In 1725, Lambertini was made Bishop of Theodosia. He became the Bishop of Ancona in 1727. He was made Bishop of Bologna in 1731.[2]
He was elected Pope in 1740;[2] and he chose to be called Benedict XIV.[3]
Benedict confirms the title of King of Prussia, which was taken in 1701 by the Elector of Brandenburg.[2]
The pope remained neutral in the War of the Spanish Succession.[4]
Benedict ordered the construction of the Fountains of Trevi.[4]
During Benedict's reign, the creation of a Vatican Library catalogue was begun.[2]
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