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Also known as Gregorio Papareschi, Pope Innocent II

Pope of the Catholic Church (1130–1143)

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Innocent II, born Gregorio in Rome in 1100, was a male Catholic priest and writer who served as Pope. He was a participant in the 1118, 1119, 1124, and 1130 papal elections. His work location included Rome and the Papal States, and he spoke Latin. He is the sibling of Pietro Papareschi.

Innocent II died in Rome on 1143-09-24 and was buried in Santa Maria in Trastevere. His works are held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. According to Open Library, he is associated with the Second Lateran Council. He is recognized in the Popes collection.

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Encyclopedic overview

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

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