Clement II Quiz

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

1. Where was Suidger born?
  • Correct Answer: Hornburg

2. Of which diocese was Suidger bishop?
  • Correct Answer: Bamberg

3. Where were three claimants to papacy deposed in December 1046?
  • Correct Answer: Sutri

4. When was Clement II consecrated pope?
  • Correct Answer: 25 December 1046

5. Whom did Clement II crown emperor?
  • Correct Answer: Henry III

6. Where did Clement II call a synod that passed decrees against simony?
  • Correct Answer: Rome

7. Which city did Clement II place under interdict for refusing to open its gates to him and Henry III?
  • Correct Answer: Benevento

8. When did Clement II die?
  • Correct Answer: 9 October 1047

9. Where did Clement II die?
  • Correct Answer: Aposella

10. Where was Clement II buried?
  • Correct Answer: Bamberg

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