Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Clement XI Biography and Timeline

Follow Clement XI through 8 dated historical records for Italy.

Clement XI, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1690–1713Years on this page

1690

Cardinal

Cardinal · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal

1700

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, Giovanni Francesco Albani

Role range: 1700-1721

1709

Invasion of Papal States

Pope · Papal States · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Joseph I invades Papal States for Clement XI to recognize Charles VI as King of Spain

Role range: 1701-1714

Rule of Spain

Pope · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Joseph I invades Papal States for Clement XI to recognize Charles VI as King of Spain

Role range: 1701-1714

1713

Loss of Sicily

Pope · Sicily · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Papal States loses suzerainty claims as Sicily passes to Savoy.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1721

Treaty of Utrecht

Pope · Sicily · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Papal States loses suzerainty claims as Sicily passes to Savoy.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1721

Rule of Sicily

Pope · Sicily · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht the Papal States loses Sicily to Savoy.

Role range: 1701-1714

Treaty of Utrecht

Pope · Utrecht · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht the Papal States loses Sicily to Savoy.

Role range: 1701-1714

Records, sources and methodology

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