Honorius II

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Honorius II

pope

Also known as: Lamberto Scannabecchi

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Original name:: Lamberto Scannabecchi

Died:: Feb. 13, 1130, Rome

Also Known As:: Lamberto Scannabecchi

Title / Office:: pope (1124-1130)

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Honorius II (born, Fagnano, near Imola, Romagna [Italy]—died Feb. 13, 1130, Rome) was the pope from 1124 to 1130. Made cardinal bishop of Ostia (1117) by Pope Paschal II, he became Pope Calixtus II’s emissary to Germany. At the Concordat of Worms (1122) he helped to end the investiture controversy, a conflict flourishing in the 11th and 12th centuries over whether the papacy or the Holy Roman emperor had the right to appoint the clergy to clerical offices. In the conclave to elect Calixtus’ successor, the choice of Honorius was challenged by a faction supporting Cardinal Teobaldo Buccapeco (Antipope Celestine ...(100 of 223 words)

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