Antipope Victor IV (1159–1164)
Antipope Victor IV | |
|---|---|
| Elected | 7 September 1159 |
| Papacy began | 7 September 1159 |
| Papacy ended | 20 April 1164 |
| Predecessor | Adrian IV |
| Successor | Antipapal claimant: Paschal III |
| Opposed to | Alexander III |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal of St. Cecilia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ottaviano dei Crescenzi Ottaviani di Monticelli 1095 |
| Died | 20 April 1164 Lucca |
| Other popes and antipopes named Victor | |
Victor IV (born Octavian or Octavianus: Ottaviano dei Crescenzi Ottaviani di Monticelli) (1095 – 20 April 1164) was elected as a Ghibelline antipope in 1159, following the death of Pope Adrian IV and the election of Alexander III. His election was supported by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. He took the name Victor IV, not acknowledging Antipope Victor IV of 1138, whose holding of the papal office was deemed illegitimate.