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Pope Gregory IX (Latin: Gregorius IX; born Ugolino di Conti; 1145 – 22 August 1241) was head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 19 March 1227 until his death in 1241.
Gregory IX (born before 1170—died Aug. 22, 1241, Rome) was one of the most vigorous of the 13th-century popes (reigned 1227–41), a canon lawyer, theologian, defender of papal prerogatives, and founder of the papal Inquisition.
- James M. Powell
Gregory IX (Ugolino, Count of Segni ), POPE; b. about 1145, at Anagni in the Campagna; d. August 22, 1241, at Rome. He received his education at the Universities of Paris and Bologna.
A biography of Pope Gregory IX, who reigned from 1227 to 1241 and clashed with Emperor Frederick II. Learn about his diplomatic missions, crusades, and papal reforms.
Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti, was pope from March 19, 1227 to August 22, 1241. A nephew of Pope Innocent III, he was educated at the University of Paris and came to prominence under Honorius III.
Apr 27, 2024 · Learn about Pope Gregory IX, who served from 1227 to 1241 and compiled the Decretals, launched the Inquisition, and supported the Franciscans and Dominicans. Discover how he shaped the legal, doctrinal, and educational aspects of the Catholic Church.
gregory ix, pope Pontificate: March 19, 1227, to Aug. 22, 1241; b. Hugo[lino] at Anagni, c. 1170; d. Rome. Hugolino was a member of the family of the counts of Segni.
