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Pope Victor III (c. 1026 – 16 September 1087), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 May 1086 to his death. He was the successor of Pope Gregory VII, yet his pontificate is far less notable than his time as Desiderius, the great abbot of Monte Cassino.
Blessed Victor III (born 1027, Benevento, principality of Benevento [Italy]—died September 16, 1087, Montecassino, principality of Capua; beatified July 23, 1887) ; feast day September 16) was the pope from 1086 to 1087.
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Pope Victor III was born in the principality of Benevento, Italy in 1027 A.D. and was the 158th Pope. He served as head of the Western church in a time of great turmoil for the papacy and during a struggle with the Holy Roman Empire.
Mar 19, 2022 · Between the antagonism of Anti-Pope Clement, Emperor Henry and the Normans, Desiderius, took the name Pope Victor III and left for Monte Cassino, before being consecrated. He went back and forth several times before being consecrated and enthroned on 9 May 1087, a year after the election.
The Holy See Pontiffs Victor III [ AR - DE - EN ... IT - PT] Victor III 158th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 24.V.1086, 9.V.1087:
Reigned 1086-1087. Victor III, BLESSED, POPE (DAUFERIUS or DAUFAR), b. in 1026 or 1027 of a non-regnant branch of the Lombard dukes of Benevento; d. in Rome, September 16, 1087. Being an only son his desire to embrace the monastic state was strenuously opposed by both his parents.
VICTOR III, POPE. Pontificate: May 24, 1086 (election); May 9, 1087 (consecration), to Sept. 16, 1087 (at the abbey of Montecassino); b. Dauferius/Daufari c. 1027 to a noble Beneventan family related to the Lombard dukes.
