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Damasus II Biography and Timeline

Follow Damasus II through 2 dated historical records for Italy.

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Damasus II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

1 of 1Page

1048–1048Years on this page

1048

9 August 1048

Death of Damasus II

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of Damasus II

Role range: 1048-1048

1048

Pope

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, reigns 23 days, contested by Benedict IX

Role range: 1048-1048

Records, sources and methodology

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