Gregory VIII: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pope Gregory VIII (Latin: Gregorius VIII; c. 1100/1105 – 17 December 1187), born Alberto di Morra, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for two months in 1187. Becoming Pope after a long diplomatic career as Apostolic Chancellor, he was notable in his brief reign for reconciling the Papacy with the estranged Holy Roman Empire and for initiating the Third Crusade.
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- Full name: Gregory VIII
- Born: 1100-01-01
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q101866
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