Pope Alexander IV

Pope Alexander IV (1199 or c. 1185 – 25 May 1261) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death.


Alexander IV
Bishop of Rome
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy began12 December 1254
Papacy ended25 May 1261
PredecessorInnocent IV
SuccessorUrban IV
Orders
ConsecrationMarch 1235
Created cardinal18 September 1227
by Gregory IX
Personal details
Born
Rinaldo di Jenne

1199 or c. 1185
Died(1261-05-25)25 May 1261
Viterbo, Papal States
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