Amatus was an eleventh-century French prelate, Catholic Bishop and Papal Legate. [1]
Amatus was an eleventh-century French prelate, Catholic Bishop and Papal Legate. [1]
He was appointed Catholic Bishop of Oloron from 1073 and Archbishop of Bordeaux from 1089 until 1101. [2] [3] [4]
He was a Papal Legate for Pope Gregory VII going to Aquitaine in 1074 and Spain in 1077 Being a papal legate, he was therefore a strong supporter of Gregorys reform movement, instigating it in southern France, in partnership with Hugh of Die. He was also a fierce opponent of Berengar of Tours.
He was also a strong supporter of Church independence from civil authority, a supporter of Gregory during the Investiture Controversy and he pursued a policy of piety among the priesthood. At the Council of Rome , held in Lent 1076, he excommunicated several bishops accused of simony. He also presided over the ‘‘Council of Bordeaux’’ in 1080. [5]
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Pope Alexander II, born Anselm of Baggio, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1061 to his death in 1073. Born in Milan, Anselm was deeply involved in the Pataria reform movement. Elected according to the terms of his predecessor's bull, In nomine Domini, Anselm's was the first election by the cardinals without the participation of the people and minor clergy of Rome. He also authorized the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
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