Pope Alexander IV
12th century –May 25, 1261
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Born in
- Jenne
- Passed away in
- Viterbo
Pope Alexander IV (Italian: Alessandro IV; c. 1185 or 1199 – 25 May 1261), born Rinaldo di Jenne, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death in 1261. In 1255, Alexander IV canonized Saint Clare of Assisi, founder of the religious order for women called the Poor Clares.
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