Rolando Bandinelli (abt. 1105 - 1181)

Born about 1105 in Siena, Papal States

Died 30 Aug 1181 at about age 76 in Civita Castellana, Papal States

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Preceded by
Adrian IV

170th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
1159–1181

Succeeded by
Lucius III

Biography

Pope Alexander III Bandinelli is Notable.

Roland of Siena was born about 1105 in Siena, Papal States. ^[1]

He was elected Pope on 7 September 1159 and crowned 20 September 1159 taking the name Alexander III. ^[1]

In 1163, during his time as a Pope, Notre Dame was put into the construction phase. He had the distinction of being the one who laid the foundation stone.^[2][3][4][5]

He passed away August 30, 1181 in Civita Castellana, Papal States. ^[1][6][7][8]

Research Notes

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Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Vatican
2. ↑ Our Lady of Paris: a history of Notre Dame Cathedral: The masterpiece of Gothic architecture has a symbol of French capital for 850 years, The Guardian, by Kim Willshier, April 15, 2019: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/15/our-lady-of-paris-a-history-of-notre-dame-cathedral
3. ↑ The history of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, CNA (Catholic News Agency): https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-history-of-notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris-57164
4. ↑ National Catholic Register: www.ncregister.com/daily-news/the-history-of-notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris
5. ↑ Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Notre-Dame-de-Paris
6. ↑ Pope Alexander III, Wikitree: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Alexander_III
7. ↑ Encyclopedia Britannica, Alexander III, Pope: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-III-pope
8. ↑ Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent, Pope Alexander III: www.newadvent.org/cathen/01287a.htm