Noun
Italian pope from 1198 to 1216 who instituted the Fourth Crusade and under whom papal intervention in European politics reached its height (1161-1216)
Source: WordNetIf you listen carefully to Rick Santorum, he sounds more like Stalin than Pope Innocent III. Martin Bashir
Abulafia, pg. 127 Although he claimed he had repented for his offences, and declared his willingness to be obedient to the Pope in all things, Innocent III had already recognised Frederick as emperor-elect. Source: Internet
Death and legacy Innocent III honored by the U.S. House of Representatives The Council had set the beginning of the Fifth Crusade for 1217, under the direct leadership of the Church. Source: Internet
A majority of the French ignored the threat and attacked Zara, and were excommunicated by Innocent III, but soon were forgiven so as to continue the crusade. Source: Internet
An argument with Pope Innocent III led to John's excommunication in 1209, a dispute finally settled by the king in 1213. Source: Internet
At Albert's request, Pope Innocent III dedicated the Baltic countries to the Virgin Mary to popularize recruitment to his army and the name "Mary's Land" has survived up to modern times. Source: Internet