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INNOCENT XII
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• INNOCENT XII (noun)
The noun INNOCENT XII has 1 sense:
1. Italian pope from 1691 to 1700 who abolished nepotism within the church hierarchy and was universally loved for his charity and piety
Familiarity information: INNOCENT XII used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Italian pope from 1691 to 1700 who abolished nepotism within the church hierarchy and was universally loved for his charity and piety
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Antonio Pignatelli; Innocent XII
Instance hypernyms:
Bishop of Rome; Catholic Pope; Holy Father; pontiff; pope; Roman Catholic Pope; Vicar of Christ (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)
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