Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII; 7 March 1693 – 2 February 1769) born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico was Pope from 16 July 1758 to his death in 1769.His pontificate was overshadowed by the pressure to suppress the Jesuits. He proved to be their greatest defender at that time.
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