According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, "although he was so afflicted with gout that he was unable even to feed himself, he is nevertheless said to have been a man of strong character, and to have been able to take thought for the good of the city".
Ifølge Catholic Encyclopedia, "selvom han var så plaget af gigt, at han ikke kunne made sig selv, siges han alligevel at have haft en stærk karakter, og har været i stand til at godt vare på byen".