Pope Victor III

Pope Victor III (; 1026-September 16, 1087), born Dauferius or Daufar, was an Italian cleric of the Roman Catholic Church and the 159th Pope from 1086 until his death in 1087. "List of Popes,"  Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2012-3-14.

Early life
Dauferius was born in the Lombardy region of Italy."Pope Blessed Victor III," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2012-3-14. 

Benedictine
When Dauferius became a Benedictine monk, he took the name Desiderius.  He became the abbot of Monte Cassino.

Cardinal
In 1059, Abbot Desiderius was made a cardinal by Pope Stephen IX.

Pope
Despite frail health, he was elected pope in 1086.

After his death 
In 1887, Victor was beatified by Pope Leo XIII.Starr, Brian D. (2006).  "Saint Victor II Pope," Tree of Saints, pp. 127-128.

Related pages
 List of popes

References

Other websites



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Category:Italian popes
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