1769, ROMA, ITALY: The Pope CLEMENTE XIV (1705-1774) born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli. Served as the Pope from 28 may 1769 until his death in 1774. At the time of his election, he was the only Franciscan friar in the College of Cardinals. To date, he is the last pope to take the pontifical name of" Clement" upon his election. He is best known for his suppression of the Society of Jesus