Bruno of Carintia Pope Gregory V [48813]
- Born: Abt 972
- Died: 18 Feb 999 about age 27
 Another name for Bruno was Bruno von Kärnthen.
General Notes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_V
Gregory V succeeded Pope John XV (985\endash 996), when only twenty-four years of age. He was the chaplain of his cousin, Emperor Otto III (983\endash 1002), who presented him as candidate.
Gregory V was the first German Pope. Sometimes Pope Boniface II (530\endash 532) is considered the first German Pope, although he was an Ostrogoth
Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded, 3 May 996.
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