Pope Clement IV
Pope and influential leader of the Church
Born
November 23rd, 1190
834 years ago
Died
1268
757 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Served as Pope from 1265 until death in 1268. Elected pope following a prolonged vacancy of the Holy See, characterized by political tensions in Italy and the Church's relations with the Holy Roman Empire. A significant supporter of Thomas Aquinas and approved the creation of the University of Naples. Worked towards reforming the Church and dealing with issues of corruption within the clergy. His papacy was marked by efforts to restore papal authority and engage in ecclesiastical politics.
served as Pope during the 13th century
supported the works of Thomas Aquinas
efforts in church reform
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