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Pope Gregory VII

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (1015-May 25, 1085)
    Born in Sovana, Italy
    Pope of the Catholic Church (April 22, 1073-May 25, 1085)

Why he might be annoying:

    There is uncertainty over the date of his birth.
    There was an outburst of support that brought him into the papacy, but some speculate that this was staged beforehand.
    He did not create it but was primarily responsible for the policy of celibacy for the Church's clergy.
    He excommunicated like it was going out of style.
    He excommunicated King Henry IV twice.
    He believed no other organization or power was superior to the power of the Catholic Church.
    His overreaching caused him to be removed from power and replaced by Antipope Clement III.
    His epitath is 'I have loved justice and hated iniquity; therefore, I die in exile.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He ended the practice of secular rulers deciding the pope, with the College of Cardinals doing so instead.
    He fought against simony (the act of paying for sacraments and holy offices).
    He was canonized by Pope Benedict XIII (1728).
    He fought against corruption within the Catholic Church.
    On his deathbed he withdrew all excommunications except for those on King Henry IV and Antipope Clement III.
    He is considered one of the greatest popes of history.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 256 Votes: 48.44% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 136 Votes: 52.21% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 108 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 93 Votes: 65.59% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 11.11% Annoying