14 April 1059Constitution of ItalyNicholas II
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Historical records for Italy in 1059, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Confirms Robert Guiscard & Richard of Capua in possession of land in south Italy
Pope Nicholas II lifts the Papal ban on William I marrying Matilda
Precipitates a break with the Emperor & the German Bishops. Establishes a procedure for electing Popes by Cardinals
Appointed Pope, a victory for the reformist party within the Church & pro-Norman
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