Pope Damasus II
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Damasus II, né Poppo (d. August 9, 1048), Pope from July 17 to August 9, 1048, was the second of the German pontiffs nominated by Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor. His original name was Poppo, and he was bishop of Brixen when the emperor raised him to the papacy.
The shortness of his reign led to rumors that he had been poisoned, but it is more likely that he died of malaria.
| Preceded by: Benedict IX | Pope 1048 | Succeeded by: Saint Leo IX de:Damasus II. (Papst) fr:Damase II it:Papa Damaso II fi:Damasus II zh:達馬蘇斯二世 |