Pope Alexander IV


Alexander IV
Bishop of Rome
Bulla with inscription ALEXANDER PP IIII (pastor pastorum, "shepherd of shepherds")
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy began12 December 1254
Papacy ended25 May 1261
PredecessorInnocent IV
SuccessorUrban IV
Previous post(s)
Orders
ConsecrationMarch 1235
Created cardinal18 September 1227
by Gregory IX
Personal details
Born
Rinaldo di Jenne

1199 or c. 1185
Died(1261-05-25)25 May 1261
Viterbo, Papal States
SignatureAlexander IV's signature
Coat of armsAlexander IV's coat of arms
Other popes named Alexander
Plaque in the church of Santi Luca e Martina commemorating Alexander IV's 1256 consecration of the building
Fresco in San Marco, Milan depicting Alexander IV founding the Augustinians

Pope Alexander IV (1199 or c. 1185 – 25 May 1261) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 December 1254 to his death.


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