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Pope Urban II

January 1, 1035 – August 4, 1099

Head of the Catholic Church from 1088 to 1099

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Pope Urban II, otherwise known as Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 March 1088 to his death. He is best known for convening the Council of Clermont, which ignited the series of Catholic military expeditions known as the Crusades.

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  • Birthday · January 1
  • Anniversary · August 4

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