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About Boniface VIII
Pope Boniface VIII was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 24 December 1294 until his death in 1303. The Caetani family was of baronial origin with connections to the papacy. He succeeded Pope Celestine V, who had abdicated from the papal throne. Boniface spent his early pontificate abroad in diplomatic roles.
Everything about Boniface VIII →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, writer
- Position held
- Pope, cardinal, cardinal-deacon, Q132851305
- Citizenship
- Papal States
- Born
- 1235, January 23, 1235
- Died
- October 11, 1303