POPE
Pope Gregory VII
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Gregory VII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1073–1085.
background
Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
summary
Pope Gregory VII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1073–1085.
papacy Start
1073
papacy End
1085
birth Name
Ildebrando di Soana