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Reigned from 25 September 1143 to 8 March 1144.
Born in Tuscany, Italy as Guido del Castello; died in Rome, Italy.
Studied under Peter Abelard.
He was cardinal and then papal legate to France before his short pontificate.
Removed the papal interdict over France.
Buried in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran.
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