Jump to content

List of popes from the Conti family

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The list of popes from the Conti family includes five names.[1]

History

[edit]

The Conti di Segni (de Comitibus Signie, also known as Conti or De Comitibus for short) were an important noble family of medieval and early modern Italy originating in Segni, Lazio. Many members of the family acted as military commanders or ecclesiastical dignitaries, including many cardinals and four popes.

During the Middle Ages, the Conti were notable, including four who became popes:

See also:

[edit]

References

[edit]
Emblem of the Holy See
  1. ^ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-3.
  2. ^ "Pope Innocent III", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-6.
  3. ^ "Pope Gregory IX", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-6.
  4. ^ "Pope Alexander IV", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-6.
  5. ^ "Pope Innocent XIII", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-6.
  6. ^ "Victor IV", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-6.