Pope Gelasius II

Pope Gelasius II (??? − 29 January 1119) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 24 January 1118 to his death in 29 January 1119.

Pope Gelasius II
Papacy began24 January 1118
Papacy ended29 January 1119
PredecessorPaschal II
SuccessorCallixtus II
Personal details
Birth nameGiovanni Caetani
Born1060/1064
Gaeta, Principality of Capua
Died29 January 1119
Cluny, Duchy of Burgundy, Kingdom of France

He was born in Gaeta, Principality of Capua and died in Cluny, Duchy of Burgundy, Kingdom of France. He was ordained a priest on 9 March 1118 after he fled to Gaeta. He returned to Rome in July under Norman protection after he excommunicated Henry V and the antipope.[1]

References

  1. Duffy, Eamon. Saints and Sinners. A History of the Popes.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Paschal II
Pope
1118–19
Succeeded by
Callixtus II