As Pope, Urban II was the ruler of what?
France
England
Holy Roman Empire
Papal States
Answer
As the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Urban II's temporal power extended over the Papal States, a region in central Italy centered around Rome. This territory, also known as the Patrimony of Saint Peter, was under the direct control of the papacy and constituted the Pope's worldly domain, solidifying his political authority and influence beyond his spiritual role.
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