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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 pietyplay

  Familiarity information: INNOCENT XII used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


INNOCENT XII (noun)


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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