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Gregory V

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Gregory V

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Also known as Pope Gregory V, Bruno of Carinthia

Pope and ruler of the Papal States (c.972-999) (r.996-999)

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Gregory V was a Pope who ruled the Catholic Church and controlled the Papal States (territories in Italy) from 996 to 999 CE, during a significant period in medieval European history. He is notable for being one of the early medieval popes and for his leadership during a time when the papacy held both religious and political power.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Duchy of Saxony
Place of death
Rome
Father
Otto I, Duke of Carinthia
Sibling
Wilhelm I. von Straßburg
Occupation
writer
Position held
cardinal
Languages spoken
Latin
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Otto III wird von Papst Gregor V. zum Kaiser gesalbt.jpg
Work location
Papal States
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described by source
Wikitólica
place of burial
Vatican Grotto
Commons category
Gregorius V
date of death
0999-02-23
date of birth
0972-00-00
cause of death
malaria
consecrator
Willigis
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Mustafić
manner of death
natural causes
name in native language
Gregorius PP. V
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Pope Gregory V (Latin: Gregorius V; c. 972 – 18 February 999), born Bruno of Carinthia, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 3 May 996 to his death. A member of the Salian dynasty, he was made pope by his cousin, Emperor Otto III.

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