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Pope Victor III

Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1086 to 1087

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Pope Victor III, born Dauferio Epifani Del Zotto, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 May 1086 to his death. He was the successor of Pope Gregory VII. Prior to becoming pope he had held the important post of abbot of the great monastery of Montecassino, under his monastic name of Desiderius and during those years played a historically important role.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Benevento wd
Died
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Place of death
Abbey of Monte Cassino wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, writer wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (30 May 1086 – 16 September 1087)
  • cardinal priest (1059–1086)
  • cardinal-deacon (1058–1059)
  • abbot of Monte Cassino (1058–1087)
  • abbot

Questions

When was Pope Victor III born?
Pope Victor III was born on 1027 in Benevento.
What positions has Pope Victor III held?
Positions held by Pope Victor III include: Pope (1086–1087); cardinal priest (1059–1086); cardinal-deacon (1058–1059); abbot of Monte Cassino (1058–1087); abbot.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Victor III · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q227724 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Victor III. - Desiderius of Montecassino.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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