Giacomo Savelli (cardinal)
Giacomo Savelli may refer to: *Pope Honorius IV (died 1287), born Giacomo Savelli *Giacomo Savelli (died 1587) Giacomo Savelli (1523–1587) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and bishop. He participated in several papal conclaves and held several administrative positions in the Catholic Church during his 48 year career with the Church during the mid ...

Pope Honorius IV
Pope Honorius IV (born Giacomo Savelli; — 3 April 1287) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 2 April 1285 to his death on 3 April 1287. His election followed the death of Pope Martin IV and was notable for its speed; he was chosen unanimously on the first ballot. Honorius IV's papacy occurred during a tumultuous period marked by political strife and conflict in Sicily, where he sought to navigate complex relationships with various rulers while maintaining papal authority. During his pontificate he continued to pursue the pro-French political policy of his predecessor. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name "Honorius" upon election, after his granduncle Pope Honorius III. Early life and education Giacomo Savelli was born in Rome into the rich and influential family of the Savelli. His father, Luca Savelli, was a Senator of Rome who died in 1266. His mother Joanna belonged to the Aldobrandeschi family. He studied at the Univers ...
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