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Nicholas II
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, t…
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culture · Head of the Catholic Church from 1059 to 1061 · Catholic priest · writer · Catholic bishop · also Nicholas II, Pope Nicholas II, Gérard de Bourgogne, Gerard de Bourgogne, II
Born 0990 · Died 27 July 1061 · Q117840
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Career landmark: Roman Catholic Bishop of Florence (1045).
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