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Nicholas IV

First member of the Franciscan order to be elected Pope

Did you know?Before taking his religious vows, he served as a diplomat and helped negotiate peace between European monarchs.

Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292. He was the first Franciscan to be elected pope.

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