Humbert of Romans


Humbert of Romans

Master of the Order of Preachers
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1254–1263
PredecessorRaymond of Penyafort
SuccessorJohn of Vercelli
Personal details
Bornc. 1190-1200
Died(1277-07-14)14 July 1277 (aged 76–87)
Valence, Drôme, France
DenominationCatholic
OccupationPriest, academic, theologian

Humbert of Romans, OP (c. 1190-1200, Romans-sur-Isère – 14 July 1277, Valence, Drôme, France) was a French Dominican friar who served as the fifth Master General of the Order of Preachers from 1254 to 1263.