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Innocent III

noun
1.
Italian pope from 1198 to 1216 who instituted the Fourth Crusade and under whom papal intervention in European politics reached its height (1161-1216).  Synonym: Lotario di Segni.





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"Innocent III" Quotes from Famous Books



... of Innocent III [1198-1216] the papal power attained its greatest height, yet under one of his predecessors the chair of St. Peter became a throne of almost absolute supremacy. This mighty pontiff, Gregory VII, whose real name, Hildebrand, indicates his German descent, was born—the son of a carpenter—in ...
— The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 5 • Various
... this church that the tomb of Leo XIII has been constructed by the eminent Italian sculptor, Tadolini, opposite the tomb of Innocent III. The work was completed in the spring of 1907, the design being a life-size portrait statue of the Pope with two figures, one on either side, representing the church and the workman-pilgrim, forming part of the group. ...
— Italy, the Magic Land • Lilian Whiting


Words linked to "Innocent III" :   Lotario di Segni, Roman Catholic Pope, Holy Father, pontiff, Catholic Pope, Bishop of Rome, pope, Vicar of Christ


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