POPE
Pope Nicholas III
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Nicholas III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1277–1280.
background
Pope Nicholas III, born Giovanni Gaetano Orsini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 25 November 1277 to his death on 22 August 1280.
summary
Pope Nicholas III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1277–1280.
papacy Start
1277
papacy End
1280