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Pope Urban II (Latin: Urbanus II; c. 1035 – 29 July 1099), otherwise known as Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 March 1088 to his death. He is best known for convening the Council of Clermont which served as the catalyst for the … See more
Urban, baptized Eudes (Odo), was born to a family of Châtillon-sur-Marne. He was prior of the abbey of Cluny, later Pope Gregory VII named him cardinal-bishop of Ostia c. 1080. He was one of the most prominent and … See more
Struggle for authority
From the outset, Urban had to reckon with the presence of Guibert, the former bishop of Ravenna who … See morePope Urban was beatified in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII with his feast day on 29 July. See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Urban II | Biography, Legacy, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Urban-IIWebUrban II, original name Odo of Châtillon-sur-Marne or of Lagery or of Lagny, French Odon or Eudes de Châtillon-sur-Marne or de Lagery or de Lagny, …
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