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Pope Alexander IV

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1254 to 1261

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Pope Alexander IV, born Rinaldo di Jenne, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death in 1261. In 1255, Alexander IV canonized Saint Clare of Assisi, founder of the religious order for women called the Poor Clares.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Jenne wd
Died
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Place of death
Viterbo wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (19 December 1254 – 25 May 1261)
  • Dean of the College of Cardinals (1244–1254)
  • cardinal-bishop of Ostia (21 October 1232 – 19 December 1254)
  • cardinal-deacon (18 September 1227 – 21 October 1232)
  • Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (since 1227)
  • Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1227–1231)

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What positions has Pope Alexander IV held?
Positions held by Pope Alexander IV include: Pope (1254–1261); Dean of the College of Cardinals (1244–1254); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1232–1254); cardinal-deacon (1227–1232); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (since 1227).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Alexander IV · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q169915 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: B Alexander IV.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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