Antipope Adalbert

Adalbert
Papacy beganFebruary 1101
Papacy endedc. May 1101
Predecessor
Successor
Opposed toPaschal II
Other post(s)Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Bishop of Silva Candida
Personal details
Born
Albert

Adalbert (or Albert) was elected pope of the Catholic Church in February 1101 and served for 105 days. He was a candidate of the Roman party opposed to Pope Paschal II and is regarded today as an antipope. Prior to his election he was created a cardinal by the antipope Clement III. He was captured by partisans of Paschal II and forced to live out his days as a monk.