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Pope Gregory VIII

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 1100–1187 Also known as Pope Gregory VIII、Gregory VIII、Alberto di Morra、Alberto de' Morra

Gregory VIII (c. 1100–1187), born Alberto di Morra, briefly pope from October to December 1187;…

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  1. c. 1100–1187Rome · RomeAlberto di Morra held important posts in the Roman Curia, serving as papal chancellor and being raised to the cardinalate, becoming familiar with curial administration and diplomacy, which laid the groundwork for his brief pontificate.
  2. 1187Rome and Pisa · PisaAfter his election in October 1187, Gregory VIII issued the papal bull Audita tremendi calling for the Third Crusade in response to the fall of Jerusalem, but died in Pisa in December of the same year due to failing health, his reign lasting only about two months.

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