Pope Leo IX
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Pope Leo IX was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 12 February 1049 to his death in 1054. Leo IX is considered to be one of the most historically significant popes of the Middle Age
Miniature of Leo IX contained in an illuminated manuscript of the 11th century
1051 charter of Leo IX
Pope Victor II
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Pope Victor II, born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057. Victor II was one of a series of G
Pope Leo IX
…illuminated manuscript of the 11th century Church Catholic Church Papacy began 12 February 1049 Papacy ended 19 April 1054 Predecessor Damasus II Successor Victor II Previous post Bishop of Toul (1026–49) Personal details Born Bruno von Egisheim-Dagsburg 21 June 1002 Egisheim, Alsace, Duchy of Swabia, Holy Roman…
Gebhard depicted in the Pontifical of Gundekar
Seal of Victor II
Inscription honouring Victor II in Eichstätt Cathedral