Pope Nicholas IV
Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292), born Girolamo Masci, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292. He was the first Franciscan to be elected pope.
Nicholas IV | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
Portrait of Nicolas IV, apse of Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 22 February 1288 |
| Papacy ended | 4 April 1292 |
| Predecessor | Honorius IV |
| Successor | Celestine V |
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| Consecration | 1281 |
| Created cardinal | 12 March 1278 by Nicholas III |
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| Born | Girolamo Masci 30 September 1227 Lisciano, Kingdom of Naples |
| Died | 4 April 1292 (aged 64) Rome, Papal States |
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