Pope Nicholas IV
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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.[1]
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Nicholas IV | |
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Bishop of 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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Girolamo Masci 30 September 1227 Lisciano, Kingdom of Naples |
Died | 4 April 1292(1292-04-04) (aged 64) Rome, Papal States |
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