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Alexander II

Type Figure Region Rome Time c. 1015–1073 Also known as Pope Alexander II、Anselmo da Baggio、Anselm of Baggio、教宗亚历山大二世

The 156th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning 1061–1073, a Lombard noble and former bishop of Lucca who advanced anti-simony and clerical cel…

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  1. 1050–1061Lucca · TuscanyFormer bishop of Lucca, known for his reformist stance and close ties to the reform faction in the Roman curia, building the reputation and connections that later secured his election as pope.
  2. 1061–1073Rome · LazioElected pope in 1061 with the support of Hildebrand and others, he advanced anti-simony and clerical celibacy reforms, recognized the Normans' position in southern Italy, condemned the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and maintained a delicate relationship with the Holy Roman Empire.
  3. 1063–1070Rome · LazioWith Hildebrand's assistance he convened reform councils, condemning simony and clerical marriage, strengthening the pope's moral authority over the church, and allying with Norman rulers against Holy Roman imperial interference in papal power.

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