People/CharactersCelestine III, Pope
Works (2)
| Titles | Order |
|---|---|
| Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy by John Julius Norwich | Giacinto Bobone, c. 1106-1198 |
| Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life by Alison Weir | Giacinto Bobone, c. 1106-1198 |
| Titles | Order |
|---|---|
| Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy by John Julius Norwich | Giacinto Bobone, c. 1106-1198 |
| Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life by Alison Weir | Giacinto Bobone, c. 1106-1198 |
| Description | Pope Celestine III (Latin: Caelestinus III; born Giacinto Bobone; c. 1106 – 8 January 1198), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 30 March or 10 April 1191 to his death in 1198. He had a tense relationship with several monarchs, including Emperor Henry VI, King Tancred of Sicily, and King Alfonso IX of León. In December 1196, Celestine issued a bull acknowledging the possessions of the Teutonic Knights. Celestine would have resigned the papacy and recommended a successor (Cardinal Giovanni di San Paolo, O.S.B.) shortly before his death, but was not allowed to do so by the cardinals. Wikipedia |