Gregorio della Suburra (died 1162/63) was an Italian

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, created by

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in 1140 as priest of the title of S. Maria in Trastevere. He was

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, who promoted him to suburbicarian see of Sabina in September 1154. After the double papal election in September 1159 he supported the obedience of

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. He became

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in 1159, after the deposition of Cardinal

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, who had consecrated

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and joined his obedience. He was papal vicar at

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in 1160.Brixius, p. 112 note 136 His name appears for the last time in the papal bull dated 20 September 1162.

References

Bibliography

*Johannes M. Brixius, ''Die Mitglieder des Kardinalskollegiums von 1130-1181'', Berlin 1912, p. 57 no. 1 and p. 112 note 136 *Barbara Zenker, ''Die Mitglieder des Kardinalskollegiums von 1130 bis 1159'', Würzburg 1964, p. 48-51 * 12th-century Italian cardinals Cardinal-bishops of Sabina Cardinal-nephews Deans of the College of Cardinals 1163 deaths Year of birth unknown {{Italy-RC-cardinal-stub