Victor III Quiz

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

1. Where was Dauferi born?
  • Correct Answer: Benevento

2. Which order did Dauferi join?
  • Correct Answer: Benedictine

3. What name did Dauferi take when he became a religious?
  • Correct Answer: Desiderius

4. Who created Dauferi cardinal?
  • Correct Answer: Nicholas II

5. When was Victor III proclaimed pope?
  • Correct Answer: 24 May 1086

6. Where did Victor III call a synod in March 1087?
  • Correct Answer: Capua

7. When was Victor III consecrated?
  • Correct Answer: 9 May 1087

8. Where did the army of Victor III defeat the Saracens?
  • Correct Answer: Tunis

9. When did Victor III die?
  • Correct Answer: 16 September 1087

10. Where did Victor III die?
  • Correct Answer: Monte Cassino

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