Pope Alexander III
Former head of the Catholic Church
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Pope Alexander III, born Roland, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 September 1159 until his death in 1181. Wikipedia
Born: Siena, Italy
Died: August 30, 1181, Civita Castellana, Italy
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: October 1150; by Eugene III
Papacy began: 7 September 1159
Predecessor: Adrian IV
Previous post(s): Cardinal-Deacon of Santi Cosma e Damiano (1150–51); Cardinal-Priest of San Marco (1151–59)