Innocent XI

noun

1. Benedetto Odescalchi, 1611–89, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1676–89.

Example Sentences

Her approval must be interpreted in the same sense as the brief addressed to Louis by Innocent XI.,

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In reference to the severities of the Inquisition during the reign of Innocent XI.

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Avignon was restored to the successor of Innocent XI.

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The writings of Molinos were condemned by Pope Innocent XI. and their author compelled to do severe penance for the harm they had caused.

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My Lord Advocate of the Poor acknowledges that the penalty was too light to expiate harshly such a crime, and especially in accordance with the Constitution of Sixtus, revived by Innocent XI. of sacred memory.

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