Roman Catholic Pope. Born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri of a noble and pious family, Clement X was elected after a conclave of four months and twenty days. He ruled the Church and the Papal States from April 29, 1670, until his death. Clement X was very charitable and did much for the poor, not only by his generous alms, but by social legislation. He tried to improve agriculture and foster industry in the Papal States.
Roman Catholic Pope. Born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri of a noble and pious family, Clement X was elected after a conclave of four months and twenty days. He ruled the Church and the Papal States from April 29, 1670, until his death. Clement X was very charitable and did much for the poor, not only by his generous alms, but by social legislation. He tried to improve agriculture and foster industry in the Papal States.
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