Alexander II Quiz

(Alexander II is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope.)

1. Where was Anselmo da Baggio born?
  • Correct Answer: Baggio

2. Of which diocese was Anselmo da Baggio bishop?
  • Correct Answer: Lucca

3. When was Alexander II enthroned?
  • Correct Answer: 1 October 1061

4. What name was taken by Peter Cadalus, the antipope nominated by the German court?
  • Correct Answer: Honorius II

5. Who seized regency from Agnes in Germany?
  • Correct Answer: Anno of Cologne

6. What did Agnes do after she lost the regency?
  • Correct Answer: Joined a convent

7. Who was appointed by the Diet of Augsburg to investigate the election of Alexander II?
  • Correct Answer: Burchard

8. Whose invasion of England did Alexander II bless?
  • Correct Answer: William the Conqueror

9. Whom did Alexander II appoint primate of England?
  • Correct Answer: Lanfranc

10. When did Alexander II die?
  • Correct Answer: 21 April 1073

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