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Pope Nicholas IV

Type Figure Region Europe Time 1227–1292 Also known as Nicholas IV、Girolamo Masci、吉罗拉莫·马奇

Nicholas IV (1227–1292), born Girolamo Masci, a Franciscan who served as pope from 1288 to 1292;…

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  1. 1227–1288Lisciano · MarcheBorn in the Marche region, he joined the Franciscans early, held leadership positions in the order and important posts in the curia, and was raised to cardinal in 1281. His Franciscan background made him a representative of monastic reform and missionary spirit within the curia, laying the groundwork for his later election as pope.
  2. 1288–1292Rome · LazioElected pope in 1288, taking the name Nicholas IV. During his reign he promoted crusade preparations, sent the Franciscan missionary John of Montecorvino to the Great Khan's court, pioneering missions to China; he also mediated disputes within the Aragonese royal house in Sicily and funded restorations of churches in Rome, including Santa Maria Maggiore.

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