POPE. Prospero Lambertini, BENEDICT XIV (1675-1758) Pope in 1740, the Pope of the Lights. Bull in his name, Rome in Sainte-Marie-Majeure calendes of February 1st (February 1st) 1750, 11th year of his pontificate; oblong vellum in-4 (22,5 x 29,7 cm), lead seal Benedictus Papa XIV hanging on hemp cord; in Latin. Invitation to the bishop of Tarbes to grant the request of the layman Michel Couture, to receive as an oblate his daughter Louise (Ludovica), aged 24, for three years, subject to all reservations. Signatures of chancery.