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Election of Pope Adrian IV

Type Event Region Italy Time 1154

On December 4, 1154, the cardinals in Rome elected the Englishman Nicholas Breakspear pope, taking the name Adrian IV, the only pope of English birth.

Timeline

1154Rome · LazioThe cardinals completed their election in Rome; Nicholas Breakspear was chosen and took the name Adrian IV, becoming the first pope of English birth.

Sources

Adrian IV https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adrian-IV
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope Adrian IV https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01156a.htm