Pope Leo XII
Leader of the Catholic Church
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About Pope Leo XII
Pope Leo XII led the Catholic Church and the Papal States from September 28, 1823 to February 10, 1829. He was already in poor health when he was elected as pope.
He was unpopular during his reign due to several factors. They include the condemnation of Bible societies, forbidding the ownership of property by Jews, making it compulsory for all residents of Rome irrespective of religion to listen to commentary on Catholic catechism, threatening to excommunicate dressmakers who sold “inappropriate” dresses and his inability to improve the finances of the Papal States despite raising taxes.
Family Life
He was named Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga at birth. His parents’ names were Maria Luisa Periberti di Fabriano and Count Ilario della Genga. He had nine siblings.
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F.A.Q. about Pope Leo XII
When is his birthday?
Pope Leo XII's birthday is on August 22, 1760.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pope Leo XII's birthday is in 166 days
How old was Pope Leo XII when he died?
He was 68 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 10, 1829.
How old would he be today?
Pope Leo XII would be 264 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Pope Leo XII from?
He was born in Genga or Spoleto, Papal State.