Innocent VIII
Pope during the Renaissance period
Born
1432
594 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vatican City
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Served as pope from 1484 until death in 1492. Focused on consolidating papal authority and addressing issues within the Church. His papacy saw the continuation of the power struggles in Italy, and he played a significant role in the politics of the time. Innocent VIII was involved in the support of the Spanish Inquisition and the negotiation of treaties to secure the Papal States. His tenure included the response to witchcraft allegations and the official sanctioning of inquisitorial procedures against supposed witches. Promoted the interests of the Church through a series of diplomatic missions across Europe.
Papal support for the Spanish Inquisition
Promotion of inquisitorial procedures against witchcraft
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