Gregory II: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pope Gregory II (Latin: Gregorius II; 669 – 11 February 731) was the bishop of Rome from 19 May 715 to his death on 11 February 731. His defiance of Emperor Leo III the Isaurian as a result of the iconoclastic controversy in the Eastern Empire prepared the way for a long series of revolts, schisms, and civil wars that eventually led to the establishment of the temporal power of the popes.
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- Full name: Gregory II
- Born: 0669-01-01
- Nationality: Byzantine Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q103321
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Who is Gregory II?
Pope Gregory II (Latin: Gregorius II; 669 – 11 February 731) was the bishop of Rome from 19 May 715 to his death on 11 February 731.
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Gregory II is Byzantine Empire.
When was Gregory II born?
Gregory II was born on 0669-01-01.
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