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Pope Alexander II

Also known as: Pope Alexander II; primary name: Alexander II; other name: Anselm of Baggio; other name: Anselm of Lucca; other name: Anselmo da Baggio; other name: Anselmo di Lucca
Details: cleric/religious official; ruler; Italian; Male
Other dates: -1075
Biography: Pope, succeeded Nicholas II (q.v.); born Baggio. His election was contested by the German court who nominated Honorius II (q.v.), and Alexander was therefore not recognised until 1064 when the antipope was dropped.