Pope Gregory VIII (Morra) di Morra
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Alberto (Morra) di Morra

Alberto (Pope Gregory VIII) di Morra formerly Morra
Born [date unknown] in Benevento, Papal Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
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[spouse(s) unknown]
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Died in Pisa, Papal Statesmap
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Preceded by
Urban III		 173rd Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
21 Oct 1187 – 17 Dec 1187 (1 month, 27 days)		 Succeeded by
Clement III

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Biography

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Alberto di Morra was born about 1100-1105 in Benevento, Papal States.[1] His father was Sartorius di Morra, a nobleman.[1]

He joined the Premonstratensian or Norbertine order and was a canon at St Martin's Abbey in Laon.[1]

He was one of two legates dispatched by Alexander III to investigate the murder of St Thomas a Becket.[2]

He was elected pope at Ferrara on 21 October 1187 and took the name Gregory VIII. He was consecrated on 25 October 1187.[3][2] He also crowned Alfonso II of Portugal.[2]

He died at Pisa, Vatican States on 17 December 1187 after a pontificate of 1 month and 27 days and was buried in the cathedral of Pisa.[3][2]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia Pope Gregory VIII
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Catholic Encyclopedia
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vatican




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