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Pope Callixtus II

c. 1065–1124 · 12th century · Also known as Calixtus II

Callixtus II, born Guy of Burgundy, was pope from 1119 to 1124. A former archbishop of Vienne and kinsman of several royal houses, he ended the Investiture Controversy by agreeing the Concordat of Worms with Emperor Henry V in 1122. He also convened the First Lateran Council in 1123, which confirmed the settlement.

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Imperial Abbey of Engelberg

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