Victor III
head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1086 to 1087
1027 — 1087
Quick Facts
Profession
head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1086 to 1087
Born
January 1, 1027
Died
1087 (age ~60)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Catholic priest, writer
Born in BeneventoDied in Abbey of Monte Cassino
1027
Born in Benevento (1027-01-01)
1058
Positioncardinal-deacon (1058–1059)
1058
Positionabbot of Monte Cassino (1058–1087)
1059
Positioncardinal priest (1059–1086)
1086
PositionPope (1086–1087)
1087
Died in Abbey of Monte Cassino
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Pope Victor III, born Dauferio Epifani Del Zotto, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 May 1086 to his death. He was the successor of Pope Gregory VII. Prior to becoming pope he had held the important post of abbot of the great monastery of Montecassino, under his monastic name of Desiderius and during those years played a historically important role.
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Who is Victor III?+
Pope Victor III, born Dauferio Epifani Del Zotto, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 May 1086 to his death. He was the successor of Pope Gregory VII. Prior to becoming pope he had held the important post of abbot of the great monastery of Montecassino, under hi
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor III born?+
Victor III was born on January 1, 1027.
When did Victor III die?+
Victor III died in 1087, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — January 1, 1027
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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