Anacletus II Quiz

(Anacletus II is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope. After the death of Honorius II there was division among the cardinals. Anacletus II was elected pope by majority of the cardinals.)

1. Where was Pietro Pierleoni a monk?
  • Correct Answer: Cluny

2. Who created Pietro Pierleoni cardinal?
  • Correct Answer: Paschal II

3. Whom did Pietro Pierleoni accompany on his flight to France in 1118?
  • Correct Answer: Gelasius II

4. When was Anacletus II elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 14 February 1130

5. What was the name taken by Gregorio Papareschi who was elected pope by minority of the cardinals before Anacletus II was elected?
  • Correct Answer: Innocent II

6. Who attacked Jewish ancestry of Anacletus II?
  • Correct Answer: St. Bernard of Clairvaux

7. Who supported Anacletus II after being invested as king of Sicily?
  • Correct Answer: Roger II

8. Who council did Louis VI call to decide the legitimacy of papal succession?
  • Correct Answer: Etampes 1130

9. Who opposed Anacletus II and occupied much of Rome in 1132?
  • Correct Answer: Lothair II

10. When did Anacletus II die?
  • Correct Answer: 14 May 1146

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