Famous Deaths
- Clement XII [Lorenzo Corsini], Italian Pope (1730-40) who despite ill health and total blindness (1732) unsuccessfully stemmed decline of papal influence, dies at 87
Died in 1740 1740 Highlights
About February 6, 1740
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 284 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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