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Gregory IX consecrating the chapel of St. Gregory, detail of a fresco, 13th century; in the lower church of Sacro Speco, Subiaco, Italy
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Also Known As Ugo di Segni • Ugolino di Segni
Born Before 1170
Died August 22, 1241 • Rome • Italy
Title / Office pope (1227-1241)
Subjects Of Study canon law • papal primacy

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Gregory IX consecrating the chapel of St. Gregory, detail of a fresco, 13th century; in the lower church of Sacro Speco, Subiaco, Italy
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