# Pope Innocent V

_185th Pope of the Catholic Church_

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> Pope Innocent V (Latin: Innocentius V; c. 1225 – 22 June 1276), born Pierre de Tarentaise, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 21 January until his death on 22 June 1276.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1225 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tarentaise ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P19))
- **Died:** 22 June 1276 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; philosopher; theologian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P106))
- **Education:** University of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P69))
- **Positions held:** Pope (28 January 1276 – 22 June 1276); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1273–1276); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon (since 6 June 1272) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871#P39))

## About

A member of the Order of Preachers, he acquired a reputation as an effective preacher. He held one of the two "Dominican Chairs" at the University of Paris, and was instrumental in helping with drawing up the "program of studies" for the Order. In 1269, Peter of Tarentaise was Provincial of the French Province of Dominicans. He was a close collaborator of Pope Gregory X, who named him Bishop of Ostia and raised him to cardinal in 1273.

Upon the death of Gregory in 1276, Peter was elected pope, taking the name Innocent V and becoming the first pope elected in a papal conclave. He died about five months later, but during his brief tenure facilitated a peace between Genoa and King Charles I of Sicily. Pope Innocent V was beatified in 1898 by Pope Leo XIII.

## Questions

**When was Pope Innocent V born?**  
Pope Innocent V was born on 1225 in Tarentaise.

**What positions has Pope Innocent V held?**  
Positions held by Pope Innocent V include: Pope (1276–1276); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1273–1276); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon (since 6 June 1272).

**Where did Pope Innocent V study?**  
Pope Innocent V was educated at University of Paris.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Innocent V](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Innocent_V) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q170871](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170871) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: InnocenzoV.jpg by Tommaso da Modena (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:InnocenzoV.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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