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Name:
Pope Gelasius II
Born: Giovanni Coniulo
Preceded by: Paschal II (1099 - 1118)
Succeeded by: Callistus II (1119 - 1124)
Roman Catholic Pope #162
Antipope: Gregory VIII (1118-1121)
Dates:
Born: ? (Italy)
Died: November 21, 496
Pope: January 24, 1118 - January 29, 1119 (1 year)
Biography:
Pope Gelasius II was elected unanimously, but that didn't help him with the fact
that German emperor Henry V was still furious with Gelasius' predecessor over his
intransigence over the conflict about lay investiture. One of Henry's supporters in
Rome, Cencius Frangipane, had Gelasius imprisoned - but Gelasius was later freed
by a popular uprising among the Roman citizens.
Nevertheless, Henry managed to drive Galasisus from Rome, declared his election null and void, and Burdinus, archbishop of Braga installed as Pope Gregory VIII. This election has always been considered invalid and Braga regarded as an antipope according to Church records. Gelasius excommunicated both Henry and Braga and, while under Norman protection, reentered Rome. Unfortunately his stay didn't last long and he once again had to flee, this to France where he died in exile.
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