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Alexander II Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander II through 6 dated historical records for Italy.

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Alexander II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1057–1064Years on this page

1057

Bishop

Bishop of Lucca · Lucca · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Lucca

Role range: 1061-1073

1061

Pope

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The German Court opposes Alexanders appointment as Pope. The German Court installs Honorius II as Antipope

Role range: 1061-1073

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

Role range: 1061-1073

1064

Plenary Indulgence

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Islam

Forgives the sins of those who fight the Muslims in the Crusade

Role range: 1096-1099 – 1061-1073

Recognition of Alexander II

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Alexander II is recognized as Pope by the German Emperor

Role range: 1061-1073

Plenary Indulgence

Pope · Vatican · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 1st

Forgives the sins of those who fight the Muslims in the Crusade

Role range: 1096-1099 – 1061-1073

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.