
Pope from 1119 to 1124
1065 — 1124
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Profession
Pope from 1119 to 1124
Born
January 1, 1065
Died
1124 (age ~59)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, diplomat, Catholic priest
1065
Born in Quingey (1065-01-01)
1088
PositionCatholic archbishop (1088–1119)
1119
PositionPope (1119–1124)
1124
Died in Rome
About
Pope Callixtus II or Callistus II, born Guy of Burgundy, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from February 1119 to his death in 1124. His pontificate was shaped by the Investiture Controversy, which he was able to settle through the Concordat of Worms in 1122.
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Pope Callixtus II or Callistus II, born Guy of Burgundy, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from February 1119 to his death in 1124. His pontificate was shaped by the Investiture Controversy, which he was able to settle through the Concordat of Worms in 1122.
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
Guy II was born on January 1, 1065.
Guy II died in 1124, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guy — January 1, 1065
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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