Pope Innocent II, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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pope of catholic church 1130–1143
Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001
Place of Birth: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Date of Death: 24-Sep-1143
Profession: Catholic priest, cleric
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Pope Innocent II
- Pope Innocent II (Latin: Innocentius II; died 23 September 1143), born Gregorio Papareschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 February 1130 to his death in 1143.
- His election was controversial and the first eight years of his reign were marked by a struggle for recognition against the supporters of Antipope Anacletus II.
- He reached an understanding with Lothair II, Holy Roman Emperor who supported him against Anacletus and whom he crowned King of the Romans.
- Innocent went on to preside over the Second Lateran council.
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