Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), 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.
German Bishop Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg named Pope Victor II
Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), 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.
Historical Significance
Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), 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.
Events Before
Philip I is born
Philip I is born
The Great Schism between Western and Eastern churches begins when Roman Cardinal Humbert issues a bull of excommunicatio
The Great Schism between Western and Eastern churches begins when Roman Cardinal Humbert issues a bull of excommunication against Cerularius, Patriarch of Constantinople, on the altar of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome
Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome
Brightest known supernova SN 1054 (creates the Crab Nebula) 1st reported by Chinese astronomers
Brightest known supernova SN 1054 (creates the Crab Nebula) 1st reported by Chinese astronomers
Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Caerularius, as head of a Synod held in Constantinople excommunicates Cardinal Humbe
Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Caerularius, as head of a Synod held in Constantinople excommunicates Cardinal Humbert of the Western church (Rome)
Events After
Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye
Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye
The Ostromir Gospel, now the oldest surviving Russian manuscript is recorded completed by its scribe Deacon Grigory [1]
The Ostromir Gospel, now the oldest surviving Russian manuscript is recorded completed by its scribe Deacon Grigory [1]
Frederick of Lorraine elected as the first Belgian Pope Stephen IX [X]
Frederick of Lorraine elected as the first Belgian Pope Stephen IX [X]
Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X
Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X
Papal bull "In nomine Domini" (In the Name of the Lord) issued by Pope Nicholas II establishing popes elected by Bishops
Papal bull "In nomine Domini" (In the Name of the Lord) issued by Pope Nicholas II establishing popes elected by Bishops and Cardinals not appointed by their predecessor
More from the 1050s
The Great Schism between Western and Eastern churches begins when Roman Cardinal Humbert issues a bull of excommunicatio
The Great Schism between Western and Eastern churches begins when Roman Cardinal Humbert issues a bull of excommunication against Cerularius, Patriarch of Constantinople, on the altar of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
Theodora crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire
Theodora Porphyrogenita was Byzantine Empress from 21 April 1042 to her death on 31 August 1056, and sole ruler from 11 January 1055.
Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome
Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome
Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X
Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 13, 1055?
- Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), 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.
- Why is German Bishop Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg named Pope Victor II significant?
- Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), 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.