Alexander IV
pope of the Catholic Church from 1254 to 1261
1200 — 1261
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1254 to 1261
Born
January 1, 1200
Died
1261 (age ~61)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Born in JenneDied in Viterbo
1200
Born in Jenne (1200-01-01)
1227
PositionCamerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
1227
PositionChamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1227–1231)
1227
Positioncardinal-deacon (1227–1232)
1232
Positioncardinal-bishop of Ostia (1232–1254)
1244
PositionDean of the College of Cardinals (1244–1254)
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Pope Alexander IV was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death in 1261.
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Who is Alexander IV?+
Pope Alexander IV was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death in 1261.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander IV born?+
Alexander IV was born on January 1, 1200.
When did Alexander IV die?+
Alexander IV died in 1261, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — January 1, 1200
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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