Pope Leo IX
Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Leo IX, born Bruno von Egisheim-Dagsburg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 February 1049 to his death in 1054. Wikipedia
Born: June 21, 1002, Eguisheim, France
Died: April 19, 1054 (age 51 years), Rome, Italy
Parents: Hugo IV, Heilwig von Dagsburg, and Hugh IV, count of Nordgau
Canonized: 1082; by Pope Gregory VII
Church: Catholic Church
Papacy began: 12 February 1049
Previous post(s): Bishop of Toul (1026–49)
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