# Pope Anastasius IV

_Pope 1153–1154_

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> Pope Anastasius IV, born Corrado Demetri della Suburra, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 8 July 1153 to his death in 1154. He is the most recent pope to take the name "Anastasius" upon his election.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1073 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P19))
- **Died:** 3 December 1154 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (16 July 1153 – 3 December 1154); Dean of the College of Cardinals (1139–1153); Cardinal Bishop of Sabina (Vescovio) (1 December 1127 – 8 July 1153) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Anastasius IV born?**  
Pope Anastasius IV was born on 1073 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Anastasius IV held?**  
Positions held by Pope Anastasius IV include: Pope (1153–1154); Dean of the College of Cardinals (1139–1153); Cardinal Bishop of Sabina (Vescovio) (1127–1153).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Anastasius IV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Anastasius_IV) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q179389](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179389) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: B Anastasius IV.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B_Anastasius_IV.jpg)

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