People Who Died in 1119
Pope Gelasius II
Pope during significant schism period
Born
1060 965 years ago
Died
January 29th, 1119 906 years ago — 59 years old
Served as Pope from 1118 until death in 1119. Focused on the conflict between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. Encountered political challenges from King Henry V and faced opposition from the antipope Gregory VIII. Exiled to France during papal conflicts, Gelasius II continued to advocate for papal authority.
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