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Pope Gregory VII (Latin: Gregorius VII; c. 1015 – 25 May 1085), born Hildebrand of Sovana (Italian: Ildebrando di Soana), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085.
May 21, 2024 · St. Gregory VII ; canonized 1606; feast day, May 25) was one of the greatest popes of the medieval church, who lent his name to the 11th-century movement now known as the Gregorian Reform or Investiture Controversy. Gregory VII was the first pope to depose a crowned ruler, Emperor Henry IV.
This chapter focuses on the life of Hildebrand as a young man, his appointment as archdeacon at Rome, his relationship with Peter Damiani, Hildebrand under Pope Nicholas II, and the Cadalan schism. It also examines Hildebrand's role as a prominent figure between 1064 and 1073 in many matters that involved the kings, leading churchmen, and ...
Saint Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana (c. 1020–25 May 1085), stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. His pontificate, which spanned from 1073 to 1085, was marked by significant reforms and enduring conflicts, particularly with secular rulers. Renowned for his unyielding stance on ...
(HILDEBRAND). One of the greatest of the Roman pontiffs and one of the most remarkable men of all times; born between the years 1020 and 1025, at Soana, or Ravacum, in Tuscany; died 25 May, 1085, at Salerno. The early years of his life are involved in considerable obscurity.
May 11, 2018 · Gregory vii. 1021–1085. Pope. A Skilled Administrator. Gregory VII served the church in Rome for many long and distinguished years before becoming pope in 1073. Consequently, he is more often than other popes referred to by his given name, which was Hildebrand.
St. Gregory VII - Papal Reforms, Investiture Controversy, Excommunication: A tumultuous crowd of Roman citizens and clergy raised Hildebrand to the papacy during the funeral solemnities for Pope Alexander II on April 22, 1073.
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