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Pope Nicholas II, otherwise known as Gerard of Burgundy, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 January 1059 until his death in 27 July 1061. At the time of his election, he was bishop of Florence. During his Papacy, Nicholas II successfully expanded the influence of the papacy in Milan and southern Italy. He was also responsible for passing papal election reforms, the most significant of which restricted the deliberation of candidates to the Cardinal Bishops, thus beginning the process of removing the lesser clergy, religious and nobility of the City from the process.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Château de Chevron wd
Died
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Place of death
Florence wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Arles wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (30 January 1059 – 27 July 1061)
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Florence (since January 1045)

Questions

What positions has Pope Nicholas II held?
Positions held by Pope Nicholas II include: Pope (1059–1061); Roman Catholic Bishop of Florence (since January 1045).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Nicholas II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q117840 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Robert Guiscard claimed as a Duke (Detail of Nicholas II).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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