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Pope Alexander the Fourth

Bishop of Rome, 1254 – 1261

Pope Alexander the Fourth

In this chair

Pope Alexander the Fourth is listed as the 181st Bishop of Rome in the common chronology of the popes, from 1254 – 1261. The Holy See does not officially number the pontiffs. What is sure is the succession: this man sat in the chair that begins with Peter.

Return to the rail — scroll left for Peter.