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Pope Victor II, born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057. Victor II was one of a series of German-born popes who led the Gregorian Reform.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bavaria wd
Died
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Place of death
Arezzo wd
Citizenship
Holy Roman Empire wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (19 April 1055 – 28 July 1057)
  • diocesan bishop (since 1042)
  • bishop

Questions

When was Pope Victor II born?
Pope Victor II was born on 1018 in Bavaria.
What positions has Pope Victor II held?
Positions held by Pope Victor II include: Pope (1055–1057); diocesan bishop (since 1042); bishop.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Victor II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q58563 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Gebhard I Bischof von Eichstätt, als Victor II Papst.JPG by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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