# Pope Innocent II

_Pope of the Catholic Church (1130–1143)_

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> Pope Innocent II, born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143. His election as pope was controversial, and the first eight years of his reign were marked by a struggle for recognition against the supporters of Anacletus II. He reached an understanding with King Lothair III of Germany, who supported him against Anacletus, and whom he crowned Holy Roman emperor. Innocent went on to preside over the Second Council of the Lateran.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386#P19))
- **Died:** 24 September 1143 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (21 February 1130 – 24 September 1143) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Innocent II held?**  
Positions held by Pope Innocent II include: Pope (1130–1143).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Innocent II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Innocent_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q170386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170386) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Innocent II – Santa Maria in Trastevere.jpg by Hugo DK (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Innocent_II_%E2%80%93_Santa_Maria_in_Trastevere.jpg)

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