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Honorius IV

Pope 1285 to 87.

“He belonged to the rich and influential family of the Savelli and was a grandnephew of Honorius III.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Honorius IV”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.