Celestine II,
pope (
1143-
1144), born Guido di Castello, was elected in 1143, governed the church only five months and thirteen days, died
March 9th 1144, and was buried at the
Lateran[?]. He had studied under
Peter Abelard. The principal act of his
Papacy was the absolution of
Louis VII of France at the request of that penitent monarch, and the removal of the interdict under which that country had lain for three years.
- preceded by Pope Innocent II (1130-1143)
- succeeded by Pope Lucius II (1144-1145)
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