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About Alexander II
Pope Alexander II, born Anselm of Baggio, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1061 to his death in 1073. Born in Milan, Anselm was deeply involved in the Pataria reform movement. Elected according to the terms of his predecessor's bull, In nomine Domini, Anselm's was the first election by the cardinals without the participation of the people and minor clergy of Rome. He also authorized the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
Everything about Alexander II →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- Pope, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lucca
- Born
- 1010
- Died
- April 21, 1073