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Pope Innocent IV (Latin: Innocentius IV; c. 1195 – 7 December 1254), born Sinibaldo Fieschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 25 June 1243 to his death in 1254. [ 1 ]
Innocent IV (born 12th century, Genoa—died Dec. 7, 1254, Naples) was one of the great pontiffs of the Middle Ages (reigned 1243–54), whose clash with Holy Roman emperor Frederick II formed an important chapter in the conflict between papacy and empire.
After the death of Conrad IV, May 20, 1254, the pope finally recognized the hereditary claims of Conrad’s two-year-old son Conradin. Manfred also submitted, and Innocent made his solemn entry into Naples , October 27, 1254, but Manfred soon revolted and defeated the papal troops at Foggia (December 2, 1254).
Innocent IV, Pope . Kenneth Pennington. Pontificate, June 25, 1243, to Dec. 7, 1254; b. Sinibaldo dei Fieschi in Genoa, c. 1180-1090; d. Naples. He was born into one of the most powerful noble families in Northwestern Italy.
Quick Reference. (d. 1254), Pope from 1243. He was the most outstanding canon lawyer ever to become Pope, and he wrote a major commentary on the decretals, known as the ‘Apparatus’.
But after some negotiation they also refused owing to the difficulty of dislodging Conrad IV and Manfred who held Sicily by force of arms. After the death of Conrad IV, 20 May, 1264, the pope finally recognized the hereditary claims of Conrad's two-year-old son Conradin.
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INNOCENT IV, POPE. Pontificate: June 25, 1243 to Dec. 7, 1254; b. Sinibaldo dei Fieschi in Genoa, c. 1200; d. Naples. He was born into one of the most powerful noble families in northwestern Italy.
