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Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292.
Nicholas IV (born September 30, 1227, near Ascoli Piceno, Papal States [Italy]—died April 4, 1292, Rome) was the pope from 1288 to 1292, the first Franciscan pontiff. He joined the Franciscans when young and became their minister for Dalmatia.
He was the first Franciscan pope, and in loving remembrance of Nicholas III he assumed the name of Nicholas IV. The reign of the new pope was not characterized by sufficient independence.
He was the first Franciscan pope, and in loving remembrance of Nicholas III he assumed the name of Nicholas IV. The reign of the new pope was not characterized by sufficient independence.
Pope Nicholas IV was the 191st Pope and the first member of the order of Saint Clare, to become a leader of the Catholic Church. He was considered by people to be peace-loving and devoted Pope. Here are some facts about Pope Nicholas IV and knowledge about his life and papacy.
May 5, 2023 · Pope Nicholas was the first Franciscan pope. He ruled a little over four years, instituting a constitution to ensure the cardinals a financial stake in the Church.
nicholas iv, pope Pontificate: Feb. 22, 1288, to April 4, 1292; b. Girolamo Masci in Ascoli in the March of Ancona, Sept. 30, 1227; d. Rome. Son of a clerk of humble origins, he joined the franciscan Order in his youth.
The Holy See Pontiffs Nicholas IV [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Nicholas IV 191st Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 22.II.1288: End Pontificate: 4.IV.1292: Secular Name: Girolamo: Birth: Lisciano (Ascoli PIceno) ...
Nicholas IV. 1227-1292. Italian pope (born Girolamo Masci) who sent missionaries around the world, and received Rabban Bar Sauma (c. 1220-1294) from China. The first Franciscan pope, Nicholas was elected in 1288.
Nicholas IV, né Girolamo Masci (Lisciano, a small village near Ascoli Piceno, September 30, 1227 – April 4, 1292), was pope from February 22, 1288 to April 4, 1292. A Franciscan monk, he had been legate to the Greeks under Pope Gregory X in 1272, succeeded Bonaventure as general of his order in 1274, was made Cardinal Priest of Santa ...
