Public Figure Profiles

Pope Alexander VIII

Pope Alexander VIII, born Pietro Vito Ottoboni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 October 1689 to his death in 1691. He is to date the last pope to take the pontifical name of "Alexander" upon his election to the papacy.

Alexander VIII is known for having overturned many of the policies of his predecessor, Innocent XI, deciding to indulge in nepotism in order to further enrich his family. Such nepotism exhausted the papal treasury, later forcing his successor, Innocent XII, to implement austere measures to restore the papal coffers. Despite his brief papacy, during which little of importance was undertaken, Alexander VIII is known for having condemned the doctrines of the so-called philosophical sin which was being taught in schools run by the Society of Jesus. Also during his papacy, King Louis XIV of France restored Avignon to the Holy See as a territory of the Papal States.

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Some of their strengths

Pope Alexander VIII has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Loyal, Practical, Generous, Optimistic, Ambitious, Protective, and Altruistic.

Intelligent and Inquisitive

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Pope Alexander VIII is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Active and Precise

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Pope Alexander VIII well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.

Optimistic and Frank

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Pope Alexander VIII as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.

A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Altruistic and Ambitious

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Pope Alexander VIII is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Justice-seeking and Peaceful

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Pope Alexander VIII tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.

Some of Pope Alexander VIII's challenges

While Pope Alexander VIII has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Pope Alexander VIII can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Suspicious, Pushy, Restless, and Worrying.

Hesitant and Narcissistic

One of Pope Alexander VIII's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.

Pope Alexander VIII must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.

Pushy and Restless

Pope Alexander VIII is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.

Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive

Finally, Pope Alexander VIII also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.

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