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Pope John XXI

Pope (1276-1277)

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Pope John XXI, born Pedro Julião, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 8 September 1276 to his death in May 1277. He is the only Portuguese pope in history. He is sometimes identified with the logician and herbalist Peter of Spain, which would make him the only pope to have been a physician.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Lisbon wd
Died
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Place of death
Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Portugal wd
Occupation
politician, university teacher, Catholic priest, physician, philosopher, mathematician wd
Education
University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (20 September 1276 – 20 May 1277)
  • cardinal (since 3 June 1273)
  • Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati (3 June 1273 – 8 September 1276)
  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga (1272–1275)
  • diocesan bishop

Questions

When was Pope John XXI born?
Pope John XXI was born on 1215 in Lisbon.
What positions has Pope John XXI held?
Positions held by Pope John XXI include: Pope (1276–1277); cardinal (since 3 June 1273); Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati (1273–1276); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga (1272–1275); diocesan bishop.
Where did Pope John XXI study?
Pope John XXI was educated at University of Paris.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope John XXI · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q172916 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Papa João XXI - Galeria dos Arcebispos de Braga.png by Joseolgon (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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