Damasus II
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Summary
Damasus II was born on 1000[1] in Ering[2]. He died on August 9, 1048[3], in Palestrina[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (793 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 17, 1048[7]
- Place of burial: Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[8]
- Father: Poppon II de Rott[9]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Bavaria[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen[12], bishop[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Damasus II[16]
- Cause of death: malaria[17]
- Given name: Poppo[18], Damasus[19]
- Work location: Rome[20], Papal States[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Name in native language: Damasus PP. II[27]
- P14483: p/papa-damaso-ii[28]
- P14585: 86756[29]
Why It Matters
Damasus II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Damasus II born?
Damasus II was born in Ering[2].
Where did Damasus II die?
Damasus II died in Palestrina[4].
Who were Damasus II's parents?
Damasus II's father was Poppon II de Rott[9].
What did Damasus II do for work?
Damasus II worked as a Catholic priest[5].