Celestine III
pope of the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198
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Summary
Celestine III was born on 1106[1] in Rome[2]. He died on January 8, 1198[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,261 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[9]
- Father: Bobone Orsini[10]
- Position held: Pope[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Caelestinus III[14]
- Given name: Celestine[15], Giacinto[16], Caelestinus[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Celestine III[18]
- Work location: Rome[19], Papal States[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25]
- Birth name: Giacinto Bobone[26]
- Name in native language: Caelestinus PP. III[27]
- Consecrator: Ottaviano di Paoli[28]
Why It Matters
Celestine III has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Celestine III born?
Celestine III was born in Rome[2].
Where did Celestine III die?
Celestine III passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Celestine III's parents?
Celestine III's father was Bobone Orsini[10].
What did Celestine III do for work?
Celestine III worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7].