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Pope Urban IV

Head of the Catholic Church from 1261 to 1264 (1185–1264)

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Pope Urban IV, born James Pantaleon, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 August 1261 to his death three years later. He was elected pope without being a cardinal; he was the first to be elected in such a way, and this would occur for only 5 more popes afterwards.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Troyes wd
Died
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Place of death
Perugia wd
Occupation
diplomat, Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education
University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (5 September 1261 – 2 October 1264)
  • Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (9 April 1255 – 29 August 1261)
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Verdun (1254–1255)
  • ambassador
  • patriarch

Questions

When was Pope Urban IV born?
Pope Urban IV was born on 1185 in Troyes.
What positions has Pope Urban IV held?
Positions held by Pope Urban IV include: Pope (1261–1264); Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (1255–1261); Roman Catholic Bishop of Verdun (1254–1255); ambassador; patriarch.
Where did Pope Urban IV study?
Pope Urban IV was educated at University of Paris.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Urban IV · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q169305 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Taddeo di bartolo, s. tommaso d'aquino presenta la sua liturgia del corpus christi a urbano IV, 1403 ca. (cropped) (cropped).JPG by Sailko (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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