Pope alexander iv brief biography examples
Pope alexander iv brief biography examples
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Alexander IV
Pope from December 12, 1254 until his death Date of Birth: 01.01.1185 Country: Dive |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Ecclesiastical Career
- Election to the Papacy
- Pontificate
- Conflict with England
- Relations with Galicia
- Death and Legacy
Early Life and Education
Born around 1185 in Genna, near Rome, Pope Alexander IV was the son of Filippo Conti di Genna.
His mother was a member of the Conti di Segni family, which had produced several popes, including Pope Gregory IX. In 1209, Alexander became a member of the cathedral chapter of Anagni. He later earned a doctorate from the University of Paris.
Ecclesiastical Career
Alexander entered the priesthood as a subdeacon around 1219.
He served as a chaplain to Pope Honorius III and later to his relative Cardinal Ugolino Conti di Segni, who became Pope Gregory IX. In 1227, he was appointed Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eustachio. He also served as Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church from 1227 and as Ca