Pope Alexander III

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1159 to 1181

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Lived 1100–1181, aged 81
  • Fame23.9
  • Momentum3.5
  • Religious Figures rank#179
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  • Era
    1100–1181
    Aged 81
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Updated 2026-05-29

Headed the Catholic Church and ruled the Papal States for over two decades starting in 1159. Roland's papacy was defined by his clash with Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa—a power struggle that shaped medieval Europe.

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Pope Alexander III, born Roland, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 September 1159 until his death in 1181.

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23.9
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Momentum3.5
Historical21.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness60.0
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#179
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