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Pope Leo IX (21 June 1002 – 19 April 1054), born Bruno von Egisheim-Dagsburg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 February 1049 to his death in 1054.
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Jun 17, 2024 · Saint Leo IX, head of the medieval Latin church (1049–54), during whose reign the papacy became the focal point of western Europe and the great East-West Schism of 1054 became inevitable. Learn more about his life, papacy, and legacy in this article.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Leo IX, born Bruno of Egisheim, was a reformative pope known for combating simony and clerical immorality and influencing the East-West Schism's onset.
Saint Leo IX, orig. Bruno, count von Egisheim und Dagsburg, (born 1002, Egisheim, Alsace, Upper Lorraine—died April 19, 1054, Rome; feast day April 19), Pope (1049–54). He was consecrated bishop of Toul in 1027.
Leo IX is regarded today as the most important German pope from the Middle Ages. St. Leo IX was responsible for instigating the breakdown in relations between Eastern and Western churches that led to the devastating Great Schism split in 1054 A.D.
Leo IX, Saint, POPE (1049-54), b. at Egisheim, near Colmar, on the borders of Alsace, June 21, 1002; d. April 19, 1054. He belonged to a noble family which had given or was to give saints to the Church and rulers to the Empire. He was named Bruno.
The Holy See Pontiffs Leo IX [ AR - DE - EN ... 152nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 2,12.II.1049: End Pontificate: 19.IV.1054: Secular Name:
