Pierre V
185th Pope of the Catholic Church
1225 — 1276
Quick Facts
Profession
185th Pope of the Catholic Church
Born
January 1, 1225
Died
1276 (age ~51)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher
FranceBorn in TarentaiseDied in Rome
1225
Born in Tarentaise (1225-01-01)
1272
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon
1273
Positioncardinal-bishop of Ostia (1273–1276)
1276
PositionPope (1276–1276)
1276
Died in Rome
About
Pope Innocent V, born Pierre de Tarentaise, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 January to 22 June 1276. A member of the Order of Preachers, he acquired a reputation as an effective preacher. He held one of the two "Dominican Chairs" at the University of Paris, and was instrumental in helping with drawing up the "program of studies" for the Order. In 1269, Peter of Tarentaise was Provincial of the French Province of Dominicans. He was a close collaborator of Pope Gregory X, who named him Bishop of Ostia and raised him to cardinal in 1273.
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Pope Innocent V, born Pierre de Tarentaise, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 January to 22 June 1276. A member of the Order of Preachers, he acquired a reputation as an effective preacher. He held one of the two "Dominican Chairs" at the University of Paris, and
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre V born?+
Pierre V was born on January 1, 1225.
When did Pierre V die?+
Pierre V died in 1276, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — January 1, 1225
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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