Historical FigureMale
Lev IV. (pápež)
790 – 855
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPope Leo IV was the bishop of Rome and leader of the Papal States from 10 April 847 to his death in 855. He is remembered for repairing Roman churches that had been damaged during the Arab raid against Rome, and for building the Leonine Wall around Vatican Hill to protect the city. Pope Leo organized a league of Italian cities who fought and won the sea Battle of Ostia against the Saracens.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 790
Rome
Date of death
July 17, 855
Rome
Occupations & fields
Catholic priestwriterCatholic bishop
- Field and occupation
- papež
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