# Pope Gregory V

_Pope and ruler of the Papal States (c.972-999) (r.996-999)_

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> Pope Gregory V, born Bruno of Carinthia, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 3 May 996 to his death. A member of the Salian dynasty, he was made pope by his cousin, Emperor Otto III.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 972 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Duchy of Saxony ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P19))
- **Died:** 23 February 999 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (8 May 996 – 18 February 999); cardinal (since 995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Gregory V born?**  
Pope Gregory V was born on 972 in Duchy of Saxony.

**What positions has Pope Gregory V held?**  
Positions held by Pope Gregory V include: Pope (0996–0999); cardinal (since 995).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Gregory V](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_V) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q58571](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58571) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Otto III wird von Papst Gregor V. zum Kaiser gesalbt.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Otto_III_wird_von_Papst_Gregor_V._zum_Kaiser_gesalbt.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pope Gregory V". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-gregory-v. Retrieved 5 November 2026.