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Celestine IV

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Also known as Goffredo da Castiglione, Pope Celestine IV, Goffredo Castiglione, Gofredo Castiglione, Coelestinus IV. Papa, Caelestinus IV

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Célestin IV, also known as Celestinus PP. IV, was a male human born in Milan. He served as a Catholic priest, diplomat, and Pope within the Catholic Church. His religious affiliation included membership in the Cistercians order. He held the positions of Pope and cardinal priest during his career.

He worked in Rome and the Papal States. Célestin IV died in Rome on 1241-11-17. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He is recognized as a Catholic saint. His work is described in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and The Nuttall Encyclopædia. He is also recognized in the Popes collection.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Milan
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
cardinal priest
Image
B Colestin IV.jpg
Work location
Papal States
Religious order
Cistercians
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Commons category
Caelestinus IV
date of death
1241-11-17
canonization status
Catholic saint
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
described by source
Wikitólica
name in native language
Celestinus PP. IV
name
Célestin IV
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Encyclopedic overview

List of popes buried in St Peter's Basilica

Pope Celestine IV (Latin: Caelestinus IV; c. 1180/1187 − 10 November 1241), born Goffredo da Castiglione or Goffredo Castiglioni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 25 October 1241 to his death on 10 November 1241.

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