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Anti-pope 1179-1180; born Italy; died monastery of La Cava. He was set up in opposition to Alexander III by the brother and followers of the deceased antipope, Octavian. Cardinal Hugo captured him in his castle at Palombara, Italy, and shut him up for life in the monastery of La Cava.