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Pope Celestine III ( Latin: Caelestinus III; c. 1105 – 8 January 1198), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 30 March or 10 April 1191 to his death in 1198. He had a tense relationship with several monarchs, including Emperor Henry VI, King Tancred of Sicily, and King Alfonso IX of León . Early career [ edit]
Celestine III (born c. 1106, Rome, Papal States [Italy]—died Jan. 8, 1198, Rome) was the pope from 1191 to 1198. He was Peter Abélard ’s student and friend, and he carried out many important legations in Germany, Spain, and Portugal; St. Thomas Becket considered him his most reliable friend at the Roman Curia.
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Pope Celestine III was the 175th pope and known for ascending to the throne while still a deacon rather than a cardinal. Despite his advanced age, he reigned for more than six years. This article will look at the life of Pope Celestine III before and after the papacy.
Click to enlarge. Celestine III, POPE (GIACINTO BOBONE), the first of the Roman Orsini to ascend the Chair of Peter, b. about 1106; d. at Rome, January 8, 1198. He was forty-seven years a cardinal when, in his eighty-fifth year, he was elected (March 30, 1191) successor of Clement III; being only a deacon he was ordained priest (April 13) and ...
Pope Celestine III ( Latin: Caelestinus III; c. 1106 – 8 January 1198), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 30 March or 10 April 1191 to his death in 1198. He had a tense relationship with several monarchs, including Emperor Henry VI, King Tancred of Sicily, and King Alfonso IX of León.
Pope Celestine III. Catholic Online. Catholic Encyclopedia. Encyclopedia Volume. Free World Class Education. FREE Catholic Classes. (GIACINTO BOBONE) The first of the Roman Orsini to ascend the Chair of Peter, b. about 1106; d. at Rome, 8 January, 1198. He was forty-seven years a cardinal when, in his eighty-fifth year, he was elected (30 March ...
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