Robert Somercotes
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Robert Somercotes (died September 26, 1241) was an English Cardinal
. He took part in the Papal conclave, 1241, but died during it. It was rumoured at the time that he was papabile
and was poisoned, to prevent his election.
He was named as cardinal of the church of Saint Eustachio in 1239 by Pope Gregory IX
. He was buried at the church of Saint Crisogono in Rome.
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...
. He took part in the Papal conclave, 1241, but died during it. It was rumoured at the time that he was papabile
Papabile
Papabile is an unofficial Italian term first coined by Vaticanologists and now used internationally in many languages to describe a cardinal of whom it is thought likely or possible that he will be elected pope. A literal English translation would be "popeable" or "one who might become pope".In...
and was poisoned, to prevent his election.
He was named as cardinal of the church of Saint Eustachio in 1239 by Pope Gregory IX
Pope Gregory IX
Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti, was pope from March 19, 1227 to August 22, 1241.The successor of Pope Honorius III , he fully inherited the traditions of Pope Gregory VII and of his uncle Pope Innocent III , and zealously continued their policy of Papal supremacy.-Early life:Ugolino was...
. He was buried at the church of Saint Crisogono in Rome.