Gregory VIII
antipope 1118—1121
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Summary
Gregory VIII was born on January 1, 1100[1]. He died on 1137[2] in Territorial Abbey of La Trinità della Cava[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4], Catholic priest[5], Latin Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic archbishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Occupation: antipope[11]
- Position held: archbishop[12], antipope[13], Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga[14], Roman Catholic Bishop of Coimbra[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16], Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Gregorius VIII (antipapa)[19]
- Religious order: Benedictines[20]
- Family name: Bourdin[21]
- Given name: Maurice[22], Gregorius[23]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Name in native language: Grégoire VIII[27]
Why It Matters
Gregory VIII has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where did Gregory VIII die?
Gregory VIII died in Territorial Abbey of La Trinità della Cava[3].
What did Gregory VIII do for work?
Gregory VIII worked as a diplomat[4], Catholic priest[5], Latin Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic archbishop[8].