Born in 1042
Pope Urban II
Pope during the First Crusade
Born
1042 983 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1099 925 years ago — 57 years old
Served as Pope from 1088 until death in 1099. Initiated the First Crusade in 1095 with a call to arms at the Council of Clermont. Efforts aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem from Muslim control strengthened the papacy's influence in Europe. Worked to address the issue of violence among Christians and sought to unify the church.
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