Pope Innocent VIII
Pope Innocent VIII, born Giovanni Battista Cibo in 1432, served as the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1484 until his death in 1492. His papacy is often remembered for its controversial decisions and the promotion of witch hunts during the late 15th century. He is infamously noted for an unorthodox belief in the potential of 'young blood' to extend life, as he reportedly sought to prolong his own life by consuming the blood of young boys. This historical anecdote is often cited in discussions about the lengths to which individuals have gone in the pursuit of immortality or youthfulness. His reign was marked by political intrigue and the pressures of the Renaissance, making him a notable figure in the history of the papacy.
Born on Jul 01, 1432 (593 years old)
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Pope Innocent VIII drank the blood of three ten-year-old boys in 1492 to delay his death.
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