Constitution of Italy
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Role range: 1059-1061
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nicholas II Biography and Timeline
Follow Nicholas II through 8 dated historical records for Italy.
Nicholas II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1059–1061Years on this page
1059
Election
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Role range: 1059-1061
Reform of Papal Elections
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Role range: 1059-1061
Alliance Nicholas II, Robert Guiscard and Richard of Capua
Confirms Robert Guiscard & Richard of Capua in possession of land in south Italy
Role range: 1059-1061
Marriage
Pope Nicholas II lifts the Papal ban on William I marrying Matilda
Role range: 1059-1061
Papal Bull
Precipitates a break with the Emperor & the German Bishops. Establishes a procedure for electing Popes by Cardinals
Role range: 1059-1061
Pope
Appointed Pope, a victory for the reformist party within the Church & pro-Norman
Role range: 1059-1061
1061
Pilgrimage
Tostig & his wife Judith & Gyrth go as pilgrims to Rome & meet Pope Nicholas II
Role range: 1059-1061
Records, sources and methodology
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