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Pope Honorius IV

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 1210–1287 Also known as Honorius IV

Pope Honorius IV (c. 1210–1287), born Giacomo Savelli, a Roman noble cardinal, pope 1285–1287;…

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  1. c. 1210–1261Rome · LazioGiacomo Savelli was born into the prominent Roman Savelli family and received an early church education; his family had deep roots in Roman politics and the church, laying the foundation for his later elevation to the cardinalate.
  2. 1261–1285Rome · LazioRaised to the cardinalate in 1261, he held various important curial posts and took part in papal financial and diplomatic affairs, and was elected pope on 2 April 1285 after the death of Martin IV.
  3. 1285–1287Rome · LazioDuring his reign Honorius IV continued to handle the Sicilian succession dispute, advanced crusade preparations against Aragon, reformed church finances, and attempted to ease relations with Peter III of Sicily, while also attending to the logistics and organization of the Crusades.

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