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Antipope Paschal III
Italian cardinal and diplomat, antipope from 1164 to 1168 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antipope Paschal III (or Paschal III) (c. 1110 – 20 September 1168) was a 12th-century clergyman who, from 1164 to 1168, was the second antipope to challenge the reign of Pope Alexander III. He had previously served as Cardinal of St. Maria.
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Antipope Paschal III | |
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Papacy began | 22 April [O.S. 15 April] 1164 (1164-04-22) |
Papacy ended | 20 September [O.S. 13 September] 1168 (1168-09-21) |
Predecessor | Roman claimant: Alexander III Antipapal claimant: Victor IV |
Successor | Roman claimant: Alexander III Antipapal claimant: Callixtus III |
Opposed to | Alexander III |
Other post(s) | Cardinal of St. Maria |
Personal details | |
Born | Guido of Crema c. 1110 |
Died | 20 September [O.S. 13 September] 1168 (1168-09-21) Rome |
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