Paschal II: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pope Paschal II (Latin: Paschalis II; 1050 x 1055 – 21 January 1118), born Raniero Raineri di Bleda, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 August 1099 to his death in 1118. A monk of the Abbey of Cluny, he was created the cardinal-priest of San Clemente by Pope Gregory VII (1073–85) in 1073. He was consecrated as pope in succession to Pope Urban II (1088–99) on 19 August 1099. His reign of almost twenty years was exceptionally long for a medieval pope.
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- Full name: Paschal II
- Born: 1050-01-01
- Nationality: March of Tuscany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q227967
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Who is Paschal II?
Pope Paschal II (Latin: Paschalis II; 1050 x 1055 – 21 January 1118), born Raniero Raineri di Bleda, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 August 1099 to his death in 1118.
What nationality is Paschal II?
Paschal II is March of Tuscany.
When was Paschal II born?
Paschal II was born on 1050-01-01.
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