Pope Eugene III
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Pope Eugene III, born Bernardo, called Bernardo da Pisa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 15 February 1145 to his death in 1153. He was the first Cistercian to become
Miniature of Eugene III
A bulla of Eugene III
Relief of Pope Eugene III at the pulpit of the former Cistercian Baumgartenberg Abbey
Pope Lucius II
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Pope Lucius II, born Gherardo Caccianemici dal Orso, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 March 1144 to his death in 1145. His pontificate was notable for the unrest in
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…his election it clearly appears that he was not a cardinal. Bernardo was elected pope on 15 February 1145, the same day as the death of his predecessor Lucius II. Lucius had unwisely decided to take the offensive against the Roman Senate and was killed by a "heavy stone" thrown at him during an attack on the…
Fresco at the Palazzo Altieri, c. 1661
19th-century religious card depicting Lucius II
Killing of Pope Lucius II (by Franz Kollarž)