1. Home
  2. / Victor II
  3. / Where was Pope Victor II born?

Where was Pope Victor II born?

  • Rome

  • Paris

  • Dollnstein-Hirschberg

  • Berlin

Answer

Born in Dollnstein-Hirschberg, Germany, Pope Victor II, originally known as Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg, played a significant role in medieval European history. He was a prominent ecclesiastical figure who held the papacy from 1055 until his death in 1057, during a period marked by power struggles between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.
Papal Puzzles: Unraveling the Reign of Pope Victor II

Papal Puzzles: Unraveling the Reign of Pope Victor II

Take the Victor II Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox