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Also Known As Lotario di Segni • Lothar of Segni
Born 1160 or 1161 • Campagna di Roma • Italy
Died July 16, 1216 • Perugia • Italy
Title / Office pope (1198-1216)
Subjects Of Study papal primacy
Role In Albigensian Crusade • Fourth Crusade • Fourth Lateran Council

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