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Alexander IV Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander IV through 4 dated historical records for Italy.

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Alexander IV, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1231–1258Years on this page

1231

Cardinal

Cardinal · Cardinal · Ostia · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal of Ostia

1255

Succession

Pope · Sicily · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Gives Edmund, the Earl of Lancaster, the title King of Sicily

Role range: 1254-1261

1258

Capture of Tuscany

Pope · Tuscany · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Manfred defeats the Papal forces & captures Tuscany

Role range: 1254-1261

1258

Excommunication

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Manfred is excommunicated by Pope Alexander IV

Role range: 1254-1261

Records, sources and methodology

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