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Honorius III

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 1150–1227 Also known as Pope Honorius III

Honorius III (c. 1150–1227), born Cencio Savelli, pope from 1216 to 1227, who approved the Franciscan and Dominican rules, promoted the Fifth Crusade…

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  1. c. 1150–1216Rome · RomeOf the Savelli family, he served long in the Roman Curia, was raised to cardinal in 1198, and participated in curial administration and diplomacy, laying the foundation for his later election as pope.
  2. 1216–1227Rome · RomeAfter being elected pope in 1216, he approved the Franciscan and Dominican rules, promoted the Fifth Crusade, and handled relations with the Holy Roman Empire, dying in office on 18 March 1227.

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