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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. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church .
- 6 March 1058
- 25 May 1085
- 22 April 1073
- Victor III
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. He was enthroned immediately in the basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli even though he was not ordained a priest until June 29, the feast day of the apostles Peter and ...
Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... (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.
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Politics of St. Gregory VII. Gregory VII had an astute grasp of political realities and was always willing to take them into account, provided they fit in with his own reform efforts. Papal territorial claims intensified markedly. He was the first pope to try to contact every ruler of his time, asserting the overlordship of the apostle Peter ...
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 ...
Gregory VII - New World Encyclopedia. Pope Gregory VII (c. 1020/1025 – May 25, 1085), born Hildebrand, was elevated to the papacy on April 22, 1073 C.E., and remained pope until his death. One of the great reforming popes, Gregory is perhaps best known for the part he played in the Investiture Controversy, which pitted him against emperor ...
157th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 22.IV,30.VI.1073: End Pontificate: 25.V.1085: Secular Name
