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Italian pope from 1700 to 1721 who condemned Jansenist ideas on papal infallibility
Source: WordNetActions In 1721 his high reputation for ability, learning, purity, and a kindly disposition secured his election to succeed Clement XI as Pope Innocent XIII. Source: Internet
Farther south the Kingdom of Naples acknowledged Philip V as King of Spain, as did Pope Clement XI who, due to the pro-French leanings of his cardinals, generally followed a policy of benevolent neutrality towards France. Source: Internet
Having accepted election after some hesitation, he was ordained a bishop on 30 November 1700 and assumed the pontifical name of "Clement XI". Source: Internet
It took 75 ballots just to reach a decision and choose Conti as the successor of Clement XI. Source: Internet
Clement XI was a patron of the arts and of science. Source: Internet
Innocent XII died on 27 September 1700 and was succeeded by Pope Clement XI (1700–1721). Source: Internet