Pope Nicholas II


Nicholas II
Bishop of Rome
Portrait of Nicholas II in the Nuova Cronica des Giovanni Villani
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy began24 January 1059
Papacy ended27 July 1061
PredecessorStephen IX
SuccessorAlexander II
Personal details
Born
Gerard

between 990 and 995
Died(1061-07-27)27 July 1061
Florence, March of Tuscany, Holy Roman Empire
Other popes named Nicholas
Nicholas II (right) depicted in a fresco in the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano in Rome c. 12th century

Pope Nicholas II (Latin: Nicholaus II; c. 990/995 – 27 July 1061), otherwise known as Gerard of Burgundy, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 January 1059 until his death in 27 July 1061. At the time of his election, he was bishop of Florence.[1] During his Papacy, Nicholas II successfully expanded the influence of the papacy in Milan and southern Italy. He was also responsible for passing papal election reforms.

  1. ^ Coulombe, Charles A. Vicars of Christ: A History of the Popes, Citadel Press, 2003, p. 210.