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Gregory IX

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 1145–1241 Also known as Pope Gregory IX

Gregory IX (c. 1145–1241), born Ugolino di Conti, reigned as pope from 1227 until his death in 1241.

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  1. c. 1145–1227Rome · RomeOf the Conti family, he served as cardinal and Bishop of Ostia, accumulating administrative and theological authority in the papacy, and was elected pope after the death of Honorius III in 1227.
  2. 1227–1241Rome · RomeAfter acceding in 1227 he canonized Francis and Anthony, clashed for years with Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, and promoted the institutionalization of papal investigations into heresy.

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