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Pope Lucius II

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1144 to 1145

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Pope Lucius II, born Gherardo Caccianemici dal Orso, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 March 1144 to his death in 1145. His pontificate was notable for the unrest in Rome associated with the Commune of Rome and its attempts to wrest control of the city from the papacy. He supported Empress Matilda's claim to the Kingdom of England in the Anarchy, and had a tense relationship with King Roger II of Sicily.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Bologna wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Papal States wd
Occupation
librarian, Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (16 March 1144 – 15 February 1145)
  • cardinal (since December 1122)

Questions

What positions has Pope Lucius II held?
Positions held by Pope Lucius II include: Pope (1144–1145); cardinal (since December 1122).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Lucius II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q170385 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Fresco of Pope Lucius II after restoration - Palazzo Altieri.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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