Eugenius III

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Or Eugene III

noun

1. Bernardo Pignatelli or Paganelli, died 1153, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1145–53.

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Eugenius III

He was canonized in 1146 by Pope Eugenius III.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

Dugdale says, that when first founded it was a priory, and the monks were introduced from the monastery of Kirkham; but was changed into an abbey by Pope Eugenius III.,

From Notes and Queries, Number 211, November 12, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell

Such was the origin of the Order of the Gilbertins, the approbation of which he procured from pope Eugenius III.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler

Some years after this, one of Bernard's old pupils was chosen as pope, and took the name of Eugenius III.

From Sketches of Church History From A.D. 33 to the Reformation by James Craigie Robertson

A few years before his death, Bernard had the gratification of seeing one of his own disciples raised to the papal chair, as Pope Eugenius III.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne