About Urban II

Pope Urban II, otherwise known as Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 March 1088 to his death. He is best known for convening the Council of Clermont, which ignited the series of Catholic military expeditions known as the Crusades.

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Urban II

11th century pope and initiator of the Crusades

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Occupation

Catholic priest, author

Position held

Pope, cardinal-bishop of Ostia

Born

1035

Died

July 29, 1099

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