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Accession of Pope Victor II in 1055

Type Event Region Europe Time 1055

In March 1055, Victor II, a German bishop, was elected pope, succeeding Leo IX.…

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  1. 1055Rome · LazioIn March 1055, Victor II, Bishop of Speyer in Germany, was elected pope at Rome, succeeding Leo IX, who had died in 1054, becoming the 151st pope.
  2. 1055Rome · LazioAfter his accession, Victor II cooperated with Holy Roman Emperor Henry III, continuing to advance anti-simony measures and church discipline, and addressing the issues left by Leo IX's reforms.

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