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Pope Gregory VIII

Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 1187

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Pope Gregory VIII, 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.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Benevento wd
Died
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Place of death
Pisa wd
Occupation
philosopher, Catholic priest, writer wd
Education
University of Bologna wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (1 November 1187 – 17 December 1187)
  • cardinal-deacon
  • cardinal priest
  • papal legate

Questions

What positions has Pope Gregory VIII held?
Positions held by Pope Gregory VIII include: Pope (1187–1187); cardinal-deacon; cardinal priest; papal legate.
Where did Pope Gregory VIII study?
Pope Gregory VIII was educated at University of Bologna.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Gregory VIII · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q101866 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Gregorius VIII, PA05322.jpg by Gregorius VIII, pope (-1187) (depicted) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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