Pope Celestine II
Pope Celestine II (Latin: Caelestinus II; died 8 March 1144), born Guido di Castello, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143 to his death in 1144.
Celestine II | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
Celestine II (center) with Saint William of York (right) and an unknown English bishop (left) | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 26 September 1143 |
| Papacy ended | 8 March 1144 |
| Predecessor | Innocent II |
| Successor | Lucius II |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 3 October 1143 by Alberic of Ostia |
| Created cardinal | December 1127 by Honorius II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guido di Castello |
| Died | 8 March 1144 Rome, Papal States, Holy Roman Empire |
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| Other popes named Celestine | |
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