Historical eventMay 19715

Pope Gregory II

Gregory II began his pontificate; his conflict with Byzantine emperor Leo III eventually led to the establishment of the temporal power of the pope.

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When
Sunday, May 19 7151311 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
8th century · 710s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 715.

What happened

Pope Gregory II was the bishop of Rome from 19 May 715 to his death on 11 February 731. His defiance of Emperor Leo III the Isaurian as a result of the iconoclastic controversy in the Eastern Empire prepared the way for a long series of revolts, schisms, and civil wars that eventually led to the establishment of the temporal power of the popes.

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When did Pope Gregory II happen?

May 19 715 — 1311 years ago, on a Sunday.

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