Pope Paschal II
Pope Paschal II (Latin: Paschalis II; 1050 x 1055 – 21 January 1118), born Ranierius, 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.
Paschal II | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
Miniature of Paschal II, 14th century | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 13 August 1099 |
| Papacy ended | 21 January 1118 |
| Predecessor | Urban II |
| Successor | Gelasius II |
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| Created cardinal | 1073 by Gregory VII |
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| Born | Ranierius 1050–55 |
| Died | 21 January 1118 (aged c. 63–68) Rome, Papal States |
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