When was Pope Gregory IX born?

Pope Gregory IX was born on 1170 in Anagni.

What positions has Pope Gregory IX held?

Positions held by Pope Gregory IX include: Pope (1227–1241); Dean of the College of Cardinals (1219–1227); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1206–1227).

Where did Pope Gregory IX study?

Pope Gregory IX was educated at University of Bologna.

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Pope Gregory IX

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1227 to 1241

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Pope Gregory IX (Latin: Gregorius IX; born Ugolino dei Conti; 1145 – 22 August 1241) was head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 19 March 1227 until his death in 1241. He is known for issuing the Decretales and instituting the Papal Inquisition, in response to the failures of the episcopal inquisitions established during the time of Pope Lucius III, by means of the papal bull Ad abolendam, issued in 1184.

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Born: 1170 wd
Place of birth: Anagni wd
Died: 22 August 1241 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Occupation: writer, Catholic priest wd
Education: University of Bologna wd

Positions held wd

Pope (26 March 1227 – 22 August 1241)
Dean of the College of Cardinals (1219–1227)
cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1206–1227)

About

He worked initially as a cardinal, and after becoming the successor of Honorius III, he fully inherited the traditions of Gregory VII and of his own cousin Innocent III, and zealously continued their policy of papal supremacy.

Questions

When was Pope Gregory IX born?: Pope Gregory IX was born on 1170 in Anagni.
What positions has Pope Gregory IX held?: Positions held by Pope Gregory IX include: Pope (1227–1241); Dean of the College of Cardinals (1219–1227); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1206–1227).
Where did Pope Gregory IX study?: Pope Gregory IX was educated at University of Bologna.

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