POPE
Pope Urban II
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Urban II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1088–1099.
background
Pope Urban II, otherwise known as Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 March 1088 to his death. He is best known for convening the Council of Clermont, which ignited the series of Catholic military expeditions known as the Crusades.
summary
Pope Urban II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1088–1099.
papacy Start
1088
papacy End
1099
birth Name
Otho de Lagery