Historical FigureMale
Urban II.
1035 – 1099
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPope Urban II, otherwise known as Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 March 1088 to his death. He is best known for convening the Council of Clermont, which ignited the series of Catholic military expeditions known as the Crusades.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1034
Châtillon-sur-Marne
Date of death
July 29, 1099
Rome
Occupations & fields
Catholic priestauthor
Notable works
Cunctis Sanctorum
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