Historical FigureMale
Gregor IX.
1170 – 1241
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPope Gregory IX was head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 19 March 1227 until his death in 1241. He is known for issuing the Decretales and instituting the Papal Inquisition, in response to the failures of the episcopal inquisitions established during the time of Pope Lucius III, by means of the papal bull Ad abolendam, issued in 1184.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1169
Anagni
Date of death
August 22, 1241
Rome
Citizenship
Papal States
Occupations & fields
writerCatholic priest
- Field and occupation
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