Leo IX


noun
  1. Saint Bruno, 1002–54, German ecclesiastic: pope 1049–54.

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Leo IX

noun
  1. Saint, original name Bruno of Egisheim. 1002–54, pope (1049–54): first of the great medieval reforming popes. Conflict with the Eastern Church led to the schism between Rome and Constantinople (1054). Feast day: April 19

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