POPE
Pope Victor II
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Victor II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1055–1057.
background
Pope Victor II, born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057. Victor II was one of a series of German-born popes who led the Gregorian Reform.
summary
Pope Victor II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1055–1057.
papacy Start
1055
papacy End
1057