Alexander VIII

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Pope
gptkbp:birthDate 1610-02-22
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Venice
gptkbp:deathDate 1691-02-01
gptkbp:diocese 1673
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alexander VIII
gptkbp:notable_event Promotion of the arts and sciences
Support for the Jesuits
Strengthening of papal authority
Encouragement of religious orders
Reform of the Roman Curia
Support for the establishment of new dioceses
Support for the education of clergy
Canonization of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Involvement_in_the_politics_of_the_Papal_States
Involvement_in_the_War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_France
Involvement_in_the_politics_of_Europe
Support_for_the_construction_of_St._Peter's_Basilica
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_the_Netherlands
Condemnation_of_the_writings_of_Miguel_de_Molinos
Encouragement_of_missionary_work_in_the_Americas
Opposition_to_Jansenism
Promotion_of_the_Baroque_style_in_art
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Africa
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Croatia
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_England
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Germany
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Poland
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Spain
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Switzerland
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_the_Balkans
Promotion_of_the_Catholic_faith_in_Asia
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Asia
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Austria
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Hungary
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Ireland
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Italy
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Portugal
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Scotland
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_Slovenia
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church_in_the_Middle_East
Efforts_to_improve_relations_with_Orthodox_Churches
gptkbp:papal_bull Alexander
Inter multiplices
October 6, 1689
gptkbp:predecessor Innocent XI
gptkbp:reignEnd 1691
gptkbp:reignStart 1689
gptkbp:religion Catholicism
gptkbp:successor Innocent XII