Gelasius II: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Gelasius II? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Pope Gelasius II (c. 1060/1064 – 29 January 1119), born Giovanni Caetani or Giovanni da Gaeta (also called Coniulo), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 January 1118 to his death in 1119. A monk of Monte Cassino and chancellor of Pope Paschal II, Caetani was unanimously elected to succeed him. In doing so, he also inherited the conflict with Emperor Henry V over investiture. Gelasius spent a good part of his brief papacy in exile.
Quick facts about Gelasius II
- Full name: Gelasius II
- Born: 1060-01-01
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q180882
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gelasius II?
Pope Gelasius II (c.
What is Gelasius II known for?
Pope Gelasius II (c.
When was Gelasius II born?
Gelasius II was born on 1060-01-01.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
