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Pope Urban IV died on this day in 1264
Original: Pope Urban IV died OTD in 1264, he was one of the last popes to not have been a cardinal https:// cromwell-intl.com/trav
October 2 marks the anniversary of the death of Pope Urban IV in 1264. History enthusiasts are noting that he was one of the last popes to be elected without previously serving as a cardinal, a rarity in the later history of the papacy. Urban IV, born Jacques Pantaléon in Troyes, was also known for establishing the feast of Corpus Christi.
Why now: The anniversary of his death falls on today's date, prompting history and trivia posts about his unusual path to the papacy.
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- Pope Urban IV died OTD in 1264, he was one of the last popes to not have been a cardinal https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc e/avignon/chateauneuf-du-pape.html?s=mb # travel # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 2
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