Pope
Pope Gregory V
Pope from 996 to 999
Pope Gregory V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 996–999.
Background
Pope Gregory V, 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.
Summary
Pope Gregory V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 996–999.
Papacy began
996
Papacy ended
999
