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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

In nomine Domini (Latin for In the name of the Lord) is a papal bull written by Pope Nicholas II. The bull was issued on 13 April 1059 and caused major reforms in the system of papal election, most notably establishing the cardinal-bishops as the sole electors of the pope, with the consent of minor clergy.

Historical Significance

In nomine Domini (Latin for In the name of the Lord) is a papal bull written by Pope Nicholas II.

Events Before

  1. 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.

  2. Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye

    Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye

  3. 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]

  4. Frederick of Lorraine elected as the first Belgian Pope Stephen IX [X]

    Frederick of Lorraine elected as the first Belgian Pope Stephen IX [X]

  5. Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X

    Bishop Giovanni "Minchus" ["the thin"] elected as Anti-Pope Benedict X

Events After

  1. Béla I is crowned King of Hungary in Székesfehérvár

    Béla I the Boxer or the Wisent (Hungarian: I. Bajnok or Bölény Béla, Slovak: Belo I.; c. 1015 – 11 September 1063) was King of Hungary from 1060 until his death.

  2. The body of the first bishop of Tournai, Saint Eleutherius of Tournai, is translated (moved)

    The body of the first bishop of Tournai, Saint Eleutherius of Tournai, is translated (moved)

  3. A new church devoted to St Peter the Apostle is founded and consecrated by Edward the Confessor in London, later called

    A new church devoted to St Peter the Apostle is founded and consecrated by Edward the Confessor in London, later called Westminster Abbey. It is rebuilt in the Gothic style during the mid-13th century. [1]

  4. Pilgrims under Bishop Gunther of Bamberg reach Jerusalem

    Gunther (1025/1030 – 23 July 1065) was a German nobleman and prelate of the Holy Roman Empire.

  5. Battle of Stamford Bridge: English army under King Harold II defeats invading Norwegians led by King Harald Hardrada and

    Battle of Stamford Bridge: English army under King Harold II defeats invading Norwegians led by King Harald Hardrada and Harold's brother Tostig, who are both killed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on April 13, 1059?
In nomine Domini (Latin for In the name of the Lord) is a papal bull written by Pope Nicholas II. The bull was issued on 13 April 1059 and caused major reforms in the system of papal election, most notably establishing the cardinal-bishops as the sole electors of the pope, with the consent of minor clergy.
Why is Papal bull "In nomine Domini" (In the Name of the Lord) issued by Pope Nichol... significant?
In nomine Domini (Latin for In the name of the Lord) is a papal bull written by Pope Nicholas II.

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