Pope Clement XIII's papacy was marked by his staunch defense of the Church against the rise of secularism and Enlightenment thought. He strongly opposed the suppression of the Jesuits and the efforts of European monarchs to limit the Church's power. Birth name: Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico Nationality: Republic of Venice, Papal States Born: March 7, 1693 Died: February 2, 1769 Pontificate: July 6, 1758 – February 2, 1769