Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143. His election as pope was controversial, and the first eight years of his reign were marked by a struggle for recognition against the supporters of Anacletus II. He reached an understanding with King Lothair III of Germany, who supported him against Anacletus, and whom he crowned Holy Roman emperor. Innocent went on to preside over the Second Council of the Lateran.
Pope Innocent II is elected
Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143.
Historical Significance
Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143.
Events Before
Assassination of Charles the Good, Count of Flanders
Charles the Good (1084 – 2 March 1127) was Count of Flanders from 1119 to 1127. His murder and its aftermath were chronicled by Galbert of Bruges.
Battle of Thielt (Axpoel): William Clito of Normandy defeats the forces of Thierry of Alsace
Battle of Thielt (Axpoel): William Clito of Normandy defeats the forces of Thierry of Alsace
Afonso I of Portugal defeats army of his mother Theresa
Afonso I of Portugal defeats army of his mother Theresa
Fulco V's son Godfried marries King Henry I's daughter Mathildis
Fulco V's son Godfried marries King Henry I's daughter Mathildis
Formal approval of the Order of Templars at the Council of Troyes
The downfall of the Knights Templar was initiated by King Philip IV of France. Philip, who was heavily in debt due to his lavish policies and military endeavours, saw the Templars as a way of...
Events After
Louis VI,I the Younger, crowned King of France
Louis VII (1120 – 18 September 1180), called the Younger or the Young (French: le Jeune) to differentiate him from his father Louis VI, was King of France from 1137 to 1180.
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
Henry II of England is born
Henry II of England is born
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
Norman nobles recognize Stephen of Blois as King of England
Norman nobles recognize Stephen of Blois as King of England
More from the 1130s
Louis, Dauphin of France (later Louis VII) (17) weds Eleanor of Aquitaine (about 15) at Cathedral of Saint-André in Bord
Louis, Dauphin of France (later Louis VII) (17) weds Eleanor of Aquitaine (about 15) at Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux
Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Gregorio Papareschi is elected as Pope Innocent II
Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 12, 1130?
- Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143. His election as pope was controversial, and the first eight years of his reign were marked by a struggle for recognition against the supporters of Anacletus II. He reached an understanding with King Lothair III of Germany, who supported him against Anacletus, and whom he crowned Holy Roman emperor.
- Why is Pope Innocent II is elected significant?
- Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 24 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143.