1088 papal election
Election of Pope Urban II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1088 papal election subsequent to the death of Pope Victor III in 1087 was held on 12 March 1088. Six cardinal-bishops, assisted by two lower-ranking cardinals, elected Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia Odon de Lagery as the new Pope. He assumed the name Urban II.
Quick Facts Papal election 1088, Dates and location ...
Papal election 1088 | |
---|---|
Dates and location | |
12 March 1088 Terracina | |
Elected pope | |
Odon de Lagery Name taken: Urban II | |
![]() | |
ā 1086 1099 ā |
Close