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 began | 24 January 1118 |
| Papacy ended | 29 January 1119 |
| Predecessor | Paschal II |
| Successor | Callixtus II |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Giovanni Caetani |
| Born | 1060/1064 Gaeta, Principality of Capua |
| Died | 29 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
- ↑ Duffy, Eamon. Saints and Sinners. A History of the Popes.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Paschal II |
Pope 1118–19 |
Succeeded by Callixtus II |
