biography
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Gregory IX
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originally Ugolino dei conti di Segni
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.1170–1241)
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| biography:
| Pope, born in Anagni, Latium, C Italy. He was elected pope in 1227, and soon clashed with Frederick II. A series of excommunications and reconciliations followed, and culminated with the capture at Meloria by Frederick's son Enzo, of a group of prelates bound for Rome (1241). Gregory promoted the reorganization of the church, fostering missionary work and the Inquisition. He also promulgated a number of decretals which confirmed papal privileges. |
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