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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] Fieschi was born in Genoa and studied at the universities of Parma and Bologna. He was considered in his own day and by posterity as a fine canonist.
Aug 11, 2024 · Browse signed letters and documents from the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States Pope Innocent IV. Buy and sell at Raab
An engraving of Innocent IV: a bust length portrait in profile right, with the papal tiara. The portrait is within an oval frame with Latin inscription: DOMINE VI AS VITÆ. NOTAS FAC MIHI; below: INNOCENTIVS PAPA .IIII.
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.
Pope, succeeded Celestine IV (q.v.); born Genoa, son of Count Hugo of Lavagna. Cardinal priest and vice-chancellor. He attempted to evangelize the East and unify the Christian churches.
The main purpose of the trip was to buy paintings and sculptures for King Philip IV of Spain, and while he was in Rome, the painter also received the prestigious commission to portray Pope Innocent X (the canvas is now in the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome).
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.
