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Who was the emperor who named Damasus II as pope?

  • Henry II

  • Henry I

  • Henry IV

  • Henry III

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Henry III was the Holy Roman Emperor who named Damasus II as pope. Henry III was a powerful and influential ruler who was able to impose his will on the papacy. Damasus II was a weak and ineffectual pope who was unable to resist Henry III's demands. Henry III's actions set a precedent for future emperors to interfere in the affairs of the papacy.
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