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Pope Clement II

d. 1047 · 11th century · Also known as Suidger

Pope Clement II, born Suidger, was bishop of Bamberg when Emperor Henry III had him made pope in 1046, after the Synod of Sutri removed three rival claimants. He crowned Henry emperor and began the reform of the papacy, but died in 1047 after less than a year. He is the only pope buried in Germany, in Bamberg Cathedral.

Pope Clement II
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Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg

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