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Also known as Goffredo da Castiglione, Pope Celestine IV, Goffredo Castiglione, Gofredo Castiglione, Coelestinus IV. Papa, Caelestinus IV

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Celestine IV, also known as Célestinus IV, was a male Catholic priest and diplomat who served as Pope. He was a member of the Cistercian religious order and held the position of cardinal priest. Born in Milan, he worked in Rome and the Papal States. He is recognized as a Catholic saint.

Celestine IV died in Rome on November 17, 1241. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. His name in the native language is recorded as Celestinus PP. IV. He is included in the Popes collection and has been described in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and The Nuttall Encyclopædia.

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List of popes buried in St Peter's Basilica

Pope Celestine IV (Latin: Caelestinus IV; c. 1180/1187 − 10 November 1241), born Goffredo da Castiglione or Goffredo Castiglioni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 25 October 1241 to his death on 10 November 1241.

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