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Celestine III

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Celestine III

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Also known as Giacinto Bobone, Pope Celestine III, Giacinto Bobo-Orsini

pope of the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198

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Celestine III was a pope who led the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198 during the Middle Ages. He served during a significant period in church history when the papacy held considerable political and spiritual influence in Europe.

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Born
ca. 1106
Died
1198
Works
1

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  • Gli ottocento anno della bolla del 24 novembre 1192 di Celestino III
  • Epistolæ et privilegia

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Encyclopedic overview

Satirical cartoon of Celestine III crowning Emperor Henry VI with his feet. (This image refers to him as "Coelestinus 4," as the author considered Teobaldo Boccapecci as Pope Celestine II.) Pope Celestine III (Latin: Caelestinus III; c. 1105 – 8 January 1198), born Giacinto Bobone, 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

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