Pope Nicholas IV
Former head of the Catholic Church
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Pope Nicholas IV, born Girolamo Masci, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292. He was the first Franciscan to be elected pope. Wikipedia
Born: September 30, 1227, Lisciano, Italy
Died: April 4, 1292 (age 64 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 12 March 1278; by Nicholas III
Papacy began: 22 February 1288
Papacy ended: 4 April 1292