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Pope Damasus II
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Pope Damasus II was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 17 July 1048 to his death on 9 August that same year. He was the second of the German pontiffs nominated by Emperor Henry III.
Plaque in Pildenau marking Damasus II's birthplace
Plaque in Pildenau marking Damasus II's birthplace
Sarcophagus believed to have been used for Damasus II in San Lorenzo fuori le Mura.
Sarcophagus believed to have been used for Damasus II in San Lorenzo fuori le Mura.
History of the papacy (1048–1257)
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The history of the papacy from 1046 to 1216 was marked by conflict between popes and the Holy Roman Emperor, most prominently the Investiture Controversy, a dispute over who— pope or emperor— could ap
Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor found three rival popes when he visited Rome in 1048 because of the unprecedented actions of Pope Benedict IX. He deposed all three and installed his own preferred candidate: Pope Clement II.
Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor found three rival popes when he visited Rome in 1048 because of the unprecedented actions of Pope Benedict IX. He depose
San Pietro in Vincoli, the site of the papal election, 1061, the first to exclude the laity
San Pietro in Vincoli, the site of the papal election, 1061, the first to exclude the laity