Gregory V
Pope and ruler of the Papal States (c.972-999) (r.996-999)
b. 972 · d. 23 Feb 999
138th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 8 May 996–18 Feb 999
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) № 138 · 8 May 996 – 18 Feb 999
Pope Gregory V, 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.
Related people
- Judith von Kärnten child of · traditional
- Otto I, Duke of Carinthia child of · traditional
- Willigis consecrated by · traditional
- Henry of Speyer sibling of · traditional
- Conrad I, Duke of Carinthia sibling of · traditional
- John XV succeeded · traditional
- Erluin consecrator of · traditional
- Wilhelm I. von Straßburg sibling of · traditional
- Sylvester II preceded · traditional
Places
- Duchy of Saxony birth
- Vatican Grotto burial
- Rome ministry
- Papal States ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.