Pope Celestine II
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Pope Celestine II (Latin: Caelestinus II; died 8 March 1144), born Guido di Castello,[1] was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143[2] to his death in 1144.
For the pope-elect who took the name "Celestine II" but was never consecrated, see Teobaldo Boccapecci.
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Celestine II | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 26 September 1143 |
Papacy ended | 8 March 1144 |
Predecessor | Innocent II |
Successor | Lucius II |
Orders | |
Consecration | 3 October 1143 by Alberic of Ostia |
Created cardinal | December 1127 by Honorius II |
Personal details | |
Born | Guido di Castello |
Died | (1144-03-08)8 March 1144 Rome, Papal States, Holy Roman Empire |
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