Urban IV
Head of the Catholic Church from 1261 to 1264 (1185–1264)
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Summary
Urban IV was born on 1185[1] in Troyes[2]. He died on October 2, 1264[3], in Perugia[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], Latin Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,213 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Perugia Cathedral[9]
- Position held: Pope[10], Roman Catholic Bishop of Verdun[11], Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem[12], ambassador[13], patriarch[14]
- Educated at: University of Paris[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Urbanus IV[18]
- Given name: Urbanus[19], Jacques[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Urban IV[21]
- Work location: Rome[22], Papal States[23]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[28]
- Name in native language: Urbanus PP. IV[29]
- Name: pape Urbain IV[30]
- Has works in the collection: Victoria and Albert Museum[31]
Why It Matters
Urban IV has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Transiturus[34], a papal bull[35].
FAQs
Where was Urban IV born?
Urban IV's place of birth was Troyes[2].
Where did Urban IV die?
Urban IV died in Perugia[4].
What did Urban IV do for work?
Urban IV worked as a diplomat[5], Latin Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Urban IV go to school?
Urban IV was educated at University of Paris[15].