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Pope Celestine II (Latin: Caelestinus II; died 8 March 1144), born Guido di Castello, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143 to his death in 1144.
Celestine II (born, Città di Castello, Umbria, or Macerata, Ancona [Italy]—died March 8, 1144) was the pope from 1143 to 1144. A scholar of noble birth, he studied under Peter Abélard, with whom he remained on friendly terms even after Abélard’s condemnation at the Council of Sens (1140).
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Celestine (II) (flourished 12th century) was a pope who was elected in December 1124 but resigned a few days later and is not counted in the official list of popes. After the death of Calixtus II, the rival houses of Frangipani and Pierleoni struggled for the papal throne.
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Pope Celestine II. The second pope to use the name Celestine, Pope Celestine II reigned for 164 days between 1143 and 1144. He was one of several popes during the 12th century who ruled for less than one year. This article introduces Pope Celestine II to those who want to learn more about him.
Pope Celestine II ( Latin: Caelestinus II; died 8 March 1144), born Guido di Castello, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143 to his death in 1144.
An admirer and former student of abelard and a learned scholar himself, he was also a friend of peter the venerable of Cluny. Under callistus ii, he was brought to Rome, and he was named cardinal deacon in 1127 and cardinal priest in 1134.
encyclopedia. Pope Celestine II. Reigned 1143-1144. Click to enlarge. Celestine II, POPE, (GUIDO DEL CASTELLO, DE CASTELLIS), a native of Roman Tuscany, date of birth unknown; d. March 8, 1144. He was a disciple of Abelard, and added to great learning the reputation of a grave and upright priest.
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