Gregorio Tarquini
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Gregorio Tarquini was an Italian
cardinal
of the Roman Catholic Church
. Born in Rome
, he was created cardinal deacon of Sts. Sergio e Bacco
in December 1122. He participated in five papal elections: those of 1124 (Honorius II), 1130 (Innocent II, whom he supported against Anacletus II), 1143 (Celestine II), 1144 (Lucius II) and 1145 (Eugenius III
).
Italy
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cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. Born in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, he was created cardinal deacon of Sts. Sergio e Bacco
Santi Sergio e Bacco
Santi Sergio e Bacco is a Catholic church of the Byzantine Rite in the rione of Monti in Rome, Italy, located in Piazza Madonna dei Monti. Saints Sergius and Bacchus are said to have been early fourth century Roman military officers and Christian martyrs buried in Syria...
in December 1122. He participated in five papal elections: those of 1124 (Honorius II), 1130 (Innocent II, whom he supported against Anacletus II), 1143 (Celestine II), 1144 (Lucius II) and 1145 (Eugenius III
Pope Eugene III
Pope Blessed Eugene III , born Bernardo da Pisa, was Pope from 1145 to 1153. He was the first Cistercian to become Pope.-Early life:...
).