Martin IV
Head of the Catholic Church from 1281 to 1285
1220 — 1285
Quick Facts
Profession
Head of the Catholic Church from 1281 to 1285
Born
April 3, 1220
Died
1285 (age ~65)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
diplomat, Catholic priest
FranceBorn in TouraineDied in Perugia
1220
Born in Touraine (1220-04-03)
1281
PositionPope (1281–1285)
1285
Died in Perugia
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Pope Martin IV, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1281 until his death on 22 March 1285. He was the last French pope to hold his court in Rome before the papacy moved to Avignon.
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Who is Martin IV?+
Pope Martin IV, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1281 until his death on 22 March 1285. He was the last French pope to hold his court in Rome before the papacy moved to Avignon.
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin IV born?+
Martin IV was born on April 3, 1220.
When did Martin IV die?+
Martin IV died in 1285, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — April 3, 1220
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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