Pope Gregory VII (Latin: Gregorius VII; c. 1015 – 25 May 1085), born Hildebrand of Sovana (Italian: Ildebrando da Soana), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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1015 Sovana, Tuscany, Holy Roman Empire
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25 May 1085 (aged 69) Salerno, Duchy of Apulia
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