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Also Known As	Lothar of Segni • Lotario di Segni
Born	1160 or 1161 • Campagna di Roma • Italy
Died	July 16, 1216 • Perugia • Italy
Title / Office	pope (1198-1216)
Subjects Of Study	papal primacy
Role In	Albigensian Crusade • Fourth Crusade • Fourth Lateran Council

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