Victor III
head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1086 to 1087
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Summary
Victor III was born on January 1, 1027[1], in Benevento[2]. He died on September 16, 1087[3], in Abbey of Monte Cassino[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,015 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1027[8]
- Place of burial: Abbey of Monte Cassino[9]
- Father: Landulf V of Benevento[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], cardinal-deacon[12], abbot of Monte Cassino[13], cardinal priest[14], abbot[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Victor III[18]
- Canonization status: saint[19], blessed[20]
- Religious order: Benedictines[21]
- Given name: Victor[22]
- Feast day: September 16[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Victor III[24]
- Work location: Rome[25], Papal States[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Participant in: 1086 papal election[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Consecrator: Urban II[31], Peter Igneus[32], Giovanni Minuto[33], Giovanni[34]
Why It Matters
Victor III has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Victor III born?
Victor III was born in Benevento[2].
Where did Victor III die?
Victor III died in Abbey of Monte Cassino[4].
Who were Victor III's parents?
Victor III's father was Landulf V of Benevento[10].