Lucius II
pope of the Catholic Church from 1144 to 1145
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Summary
Lucius II was born on 1050[1] in Bologna[2]. He died on February 15, 1145[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (976 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], cardinal[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Lucius II[15]
- Given name: Lucio[16], Lucius[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Lucius II[18]
- Work location: Rome[19], Papal States[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22]
- Participant in: 1124 papal election[23], 1130 papal election[24], 1143 papal election[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
- Consecrator: Alberic of Ostia[27]
- Name: Lucius II[28]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Biography[29], WikiProject Politicians[30], WikiProject Vatican City[31], WikiProject European Microstates[32], WikiProject Christianity[33], WikiProject Catholicism[34], WikiProject Middle Ages[35]
- Has works in the collection: Victoria and Albert Museum[36]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[37]
Why It Matters
Lucius II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Lucius II born?
Lucius II's place of birth was Bologna[2].
Where did Lucius II die?
Lucius II passed away in Rome[4].
What did Lucius II do for work?
Lucius II worked as a librarian[5], Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8].