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Pope Gregory VIII

Pope Gregory VIII

1100s –December 17, 1187

Philosopher, Catholic priest, Writer

Born in
Benevento
Passed away in
Pisa

Pope Gregory VIII (Latin: Gregorius VIII; c. 1100/1105 – 17 December 1187), born Alberto di Morra, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for two months in 1187. Becoming Pope after a long diplomatic career as Apostolic Chancellor, he was notable in his brief reign for reconciling the Papacy with the estranged Holy Roman Empire and for initiating the Third Crusade.

Education: University of Bologna

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_VIII