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Pope Celestine III

175th pope

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Pope Celestine III was the 175th pope of the Catholic Church, from 4 April 1191 to 15 January 1198. He was born Giacinto Bobone in Rome.

Pontificate: 4 April 1191 – 15 January 1198 (6 years, 9 months)
Birth name: Giacinto Bobone
Born: c. 1106, Rome
Died: 15 January 1198, Rome
Preceded by: Pope Clement III
Succeeded by: Pope Innocent III
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