Innocent II
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Pope Innocent II was the leader of the Catholic Church from 1130 to 1143, during a period when the papacy was dealing with significant internal conflicts and challenges to its authority. His papacy is historically important because it shaped the Church's development during the medieval period and influenced its relationship with European rulers and the broader Christian world.
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- Born
- 1100-00-00
- Died
- 1143-09-24
- Works
- 1
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- Second Lateran Council
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Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143. His election as pope was controversial, and the first eight years of his reign were marked by a struggle for recognition against the supporters of Anacletus II. He reached an understanding with King Lothair III of Germany, who supported him against Anacletus, and whom he crowned Holy Roman emperor. Innocent went on to preside over the Second Council of the Lateran.
Early years