Nicholas IV

pope of the Catholic Church from 1288 to 1292 (1227–1292)
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Nicholas IV
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Nicholas IV

Summary

Nicholas IV is a human[1]. He was born in Lisciano[2]. He was born on September 30, 1227[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on April 4, 1292[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and regular priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lisciano[2], Nicholas IV…
  • Nicholas IV passed away in Rome[4].
  • Nicholas IV was born on September 30, 1227[3].
  • Nicholas IV died on April 4, 1292[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[9].
  • Nicholas IV held citizenship in Papal States[10].
  • Nicholas IV's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Nicholas IV's professions included regular priest[7].
  • Nicholas IV held the position of Pope[11].
  • Nicholas IV held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[12].
  • Nicholas IV held the position of Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[13].
  • Nicholas IV was educated at University of Perugia[14].
  • Nicholas IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Nicholas IV is recorded as male[16].
  • Nicholas IV's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nicholas IV's Commons category is recorded as Nicolaus IV[18].
  • Nicholas IV's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[19].
  • Nicholas IV's family name is recorded as Masci[20].
  • Nicholas IV's given name is recorded as Nicolas[21].
  • Nicholas IV's given name is recorded as Nicolaus[22].
  • Nicholas IV's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Nicholas IV of Russia[23].
  • Nicholas IV's work location is recorded as Rome[24].
  • Nicholas IV's work location is recorded as Papal States[25].
  • Nicholas IV's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Nicholas IV's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicholas IV's place of birth was Lisciano[2]. He was born on September 30, 1227[3].

Education

Nicholas IV was educated at University of Perugia[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and regular priest[7]. Positions held include Pope[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; and Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[13], a position[32], founded in 1209[33].

Personal Life

Nicholas IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Nicholas IV died on April 4, 1292[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[9].

Why It Matters

Nicholas IV ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas IV born?

Born in Lisciano[2], Nicholas IV…

Where did Nicholas IV die?

Nicholas IV passed away in Rome[4].

What did Nicholas IV do for work?

Nicholas IV worked as diplomat[6] and regular priest[7].

Where did Nicholas IV go to school?

Nicholas IV was educated at University of Perugia[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . osv.com. osv.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . vocab.getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . www2.fiu.edu. Retrieved . www2.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Enciclopedia dei Papi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, regular priest
    Position held Pope, Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina, Minister General of the Order of Franciscans
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, regular priest
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