Gregor VII
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1073 to 1085
1020 — 1085
Quick Facts
Profession
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1073 to 1085
Born
January 1, 1020
Died
1085 (age ~65)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, diplomat
Born in SovanaDied in Salerno
1020
Born in Sovana (1020-01-01)
1059
Positioncardinal
1073
PositionPope (1073–1085)
1085
Died in Salerno
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Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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Who is Gregor VII?+
Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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 VII born?+
Gregor VII was born on January 1, 1020.
When did Gregor VII die?+
Gregor VII died in 1085, at approximately 65 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, 1020
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— a believer
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— a passerby
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