Pope Gregory V
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Pope Gregory V (Latin: Gregorius V; c. 972 – 18 February 999), born Bruno of Carinthia, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 3 May 996 to his death. A member of the Salian dynasty, he was made pope by his cousin, Emperor Otto III.
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Gregory V | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 3 May 996 |
Papacy ended | 18 February 999 |
Predecessor | John XV |
Successor | Sylvester II |
Personal details | |
Born | Bruno of Carinthia c. 972 |
Died | (999-02-18)18 February 999 (aged c. 27) Rome, Papal States |
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