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Born in Milan, Italy as Gofredo Castiglioni; died on 5 October 1241 in Rome, Italy.
A Cistercian, and Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina.
He was elected in 1241 during the papal warfare with Frederick Barbarossa, and reigned only 15 days.
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