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Pope Clement XI 1649-1721

Pope Clement XI (Latin: Clemens XI; Italian: Clemente XI; 23 July 1649 – 19 March 1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 November 1700 to his death in March 1721.Clement XI was a patron of the arts and of science. He was also a great benefactor of the Vatican Library; his interest in archaeology is credited with saving much of Rome’s antiquity. He authorized expeditions which succeeded in rediscovering various ancient Christian writings and authorized excavations of the Roman catacombs.
Size 9 x 16 cms
Price £28.00

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1694

Giovanni Bartolomeo Bosco 1793-1863

Giovanni Bartolomeo Bosco was an Italian magician during the mid-19th century. He is best known for his adroitness with the famous cups and balls. When he was nineteen years old, he was drafted into Napoleon’s Army. In 1812, Bosco was wounded during the Battle of Borodino by a Cossack lancer
Artist: W.Medow
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Size 13 x 18 cms
Price £28.00

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Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Saxony 1666-1732

Victor Amadeus II was the head of the House of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 12 June 1675 until his abdication in 1730. He was the first of his house to acquire a royal crown, ruling first as King of Sicily and then as King of Sardinia.
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Size 12.5 x 17.5 cms
Price £28.00

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