Pope Adrian IV Pope

Pope Adrian IV (Latin: Adrianus IV; c. 1100 – 1 September 1159), born Nicholas Breakspear, was pope from 4 December 1154 to his death in 1159.Adrian IV is the only Englishman to have occupied the papal throne. It is generally believed that he was born in Bedmond in the parish of Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire and received his early education at the Abbey School, St Albans.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Hadrian IV Pope; Breakspeare Nicholas; Breakspear Nicholas; Nicholas of Albano
Birth date	January 01, 1100
Birth place	Hertfordshire
Date of death	September 01, 1159
Place of death	Anagni