Gregor II
89th Pope of the Catholic Church (from 715 to 731)
669 — 731
Quick Facts
Profession
89th Pope of the Catholic Church (from 715 to 731)
Born
January 1, 669
Died
731 (age ~62)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, librarian, Catholic priest
Byzantine EmpireBorn in RomeDied in Rome
669
Born in Rome (0669-01-01)
711
Positioncardinal
715
PositionPope (715–731)
731
Died in Rome
About
Pope Gregory II was the bishop of Rome from 19 May 715 to his death on 11 February 731. His defiance of Emperor Leo III the Isaurian as a result of the iconoclastic controversy in the Eastern Empire prepared the way for a long series of revolts, schisms, and civil wars that eventually led to the establishment of the temporal power of the popes.
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Who is Gregor II?+
Pope Gregory II was the bishop of Rome from 19 May 715 to his death on 11 February 731. His defiance of Emperor Leo III the Isaurian as a result of the iconoclastic controversy in the Eastern Empire prepared the way for a long series of revolts, schisms, and civil wars that eventually led to the est
What does the name Gregor mean?+
The name Gregor means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is of German origin.
When was Gregor II born?+
Gregor II was born on January 1, 669.
When did Gregor II die?+
Gregor II died in 731, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.
The name Gregor is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gregor — January 1, 669
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— a pilgrim
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— a scholar
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