Pope Gelasius II
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Born | Gaeta |
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Italy | |
Date of died | January 29,1119 |
Died | Cluny |
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Successor | Pope Callixtus II |
Predecessor | Pope Paschal II |
Ordination | March 9, 1118 |
Consecration | March 10, 1118 |
Church | Catholic Church |
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ID | 836313 |
About Pope Gelasius II
Pope Gelasius II, born Giovanni Caetani or Giovanni da Gaeta, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 January 1118 to his death in 1119. A monk of Monte Cassino and chancellor of Pope Paschal II, Caetani was unanimously elected to succeed him.