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Girolamo Masci elected Pope Nicolas IV

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

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

Historical Significance

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

Events Before

  1. Rabbi Mir of Rothenbur imprisoned in the fortress of Ensisheim, Alsace, by King Rudolf I (he died there seven years late

    Rabbi Mir of Rothenbur imprisoned in the fortress of Ensisheim, Alsace, by King Rudolf I (he died there seven years later)

  2. During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, t

    During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, the fifth largest recorded flood in history

  3. King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca

    King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca

  4. The Treaty of San Agayz is signed, and Minorca is conquered by King Alfonso III of Aragon

    The Treaty of San Agayz is signed, and Minorca is conquered by King Alfonso III of Aragon

  5. Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]

    Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]

Events After

  1. Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"

    Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"

  2. Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter

    Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter of Edward I, and attended by the king

  3. Joan of Acre (18), daughter of Edward I marries (1) Gilbert de Clare, Duke of Hertford at Westminster Abbey.

    Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

  4. Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London

    Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London

  5. Charles of Valois, son of King Philip III of France weds Margaret of Anjou, daughter of King Charles II of Naples

    Mary of Hungary (1257 – 25 March 1323), of the Árpád dynasty, was Queen of Naples and Queen of Albania by marriage to King Charles II.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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