Pope Gregory IV
Pope Gregory IV (Latin: Gregorius Quartus; c. 795-25 January 844) was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 102nd Pope from 11 February 731 to 28 November 741.[1] was Pope from October 827 to 25 January 844.
| Gregory IV | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Papacy began | October 827 |
| Papacy ended | 25 January 844 |
| Predecessor | Pope Valentine |
| Successor | Pope Sergius II |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Gregorius |
| Born | c. 795 Rome |
| Died | 25 January 844 Rome |
| Other Popes named Gregory | |
Early life
Gregorius was born in Rome, but the exact date is unknown.[2]
Cardinal
Gregory was a Cardinal and head priest of the Basilica of St. Mark in Rome.[3]
Pope
Gregory was elected pope in 844.[3]
During his reign, the Roman port city of Ostia was expanded.[2]
Gallery
Tomb of Pope Gregory IV
Pope Gregory IV Media
Gregory IV (in the middle) receives a book from Rabanus Maurus (on the right)
Division of the Carolingian Empire by the Treaty of Verdun
The interior of St Mark’s Basilica in Rome, including the Byzantine mosaics commissioned by Gregory IV
Related pages
References
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- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2013-3-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. (1838). "Gregory IV," Penny cyclopaedia, Vol. 11, p. 444.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Pope Gregory IV," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2013-3-18.
Other websites
Media related to Gregorius IV at Wikimedia Commons
"Pope Gregory IV". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company. - "Gregory IV", Encyclopædia Britannica, 1911
- Catholic Hierarchy, Popes in sequence
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Valentine |
Pope 827–844 |
Succeeded by Sergius II |