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Pope Gregory IX
head of the Catholic Church
Years: 1160 - 1241
Gregory IX (c. 1145/70 – 22 August 1241), born Ugolino di Conti, is pope from 19 March 1227 until his death.
The successor of Pope Honorius III, he fully inherits the traditions of Pope Gregory VII and of his cousin Pope Innocent III, and zealously continues their policy of Papal supremacy.
