it Thomas Becket. Once Henry signed this agreement, Alexander III confirmed it on 2 September 1172. (Knowles 1971)I have mentioned why Alexander III was such a major player in early Roman history, from his birth in Italy to his rule as Pope in Rome. Clearly his distinguished upbringing and the study of theology at the University of Bologna help him to understand the value of God and the value of a humble man. He was clearly chosen Pope for his intelligence and for his knowledge of the church that was best represented by his tedious manner and kind hand. I tried to think of a quote that best represented Alexander III for his strong beliefs. He is clearly a firm believer in religious symbolism from his work in the Roman Catholic Church, therefore I found a quote that best represented his beliefs and I could not think of anyone better than Paul Tillich. He writes and I quote. Whatever we say about that which concerns us, ultimately, whether or not we call it God, has a symbolic meaning. It points beyond itself while participating in that to which it points. In no other way can faith express itself adequately. The language of faith is the language of symbols. I think this quote best represents him for his firmness in the symbols of God. I mentioned earlier in this article that Alexander III once made Henry II carry a cross clearly a religious symbol around for three and a half years. By doing this research I truly think now that Alexander III was one of the most flamboyant and influential Popes of Roman History. Alexander III I believe definitely kept his promise to the people of Rome and his promise to God to be a sound body to the church and a kind hand to the people in Rome....
