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References
- Maleczek, W., 1984: Papst und Kardinalskolleg von 1191 bis 1216, p. 97-98. Vienna
- Miranda, Salvador. "NICCOLÒ (?-ca. 1200)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University Libraries. OCLC 53276621.
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