Leo IX Quiz

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

1. When was Bruno born?
  • Correct Answer: 21 June 1002

2. Where was Bruno born?
  • Correct Answer: Egisheim

3. When was Bruno consecrated bishop?
  • Correct Answer: 9 September 1027

4. Of which diocese was Bruno bishop?
  • Correct Answer: Toul

5. Who appointed Bruno pope?
  • Correct Answer: Henry III

6. When was Leo IX crowned pope?
  • Correct Answer: 12 February 1049

7. Who took Leo IX prisoner on 18 July 1053?
  • Correct Answer: Normans

8. Who was the patriarch of Constantinople during the papacy of Leo IX?
  • Correct Answer: Michael Cerularius

9. When did Humbert place the bull of excommunication on the altar of Hagia Sophia?
  • Correct Answer: 16 July 1054

10. When did Leo IX die?
  • Correct Answer: 19 April 1054

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