14 Facts About Lucius II

Lucius II's pontificate was notable for the unrest in Rome associated with the Commune of Rome and its attempts to wrest control of the city from the papacy.

Lucius II supported Empress Matilda's claim to England in the Anarchy, and had a tense relationship with King Roger II of Sicily.

Lucius II was for many years a canon of the Basilica di San Frediano before his elevation by Pope Honorius II to cardinal priest of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in 1124.

Lucius II was one of the principal negotiators with Lothair III in attempting to force the monks of Monte Cassino to submit themselves to the authority of the papacy.

Lucius II probably took his name in honor of Pope Lucius I, who was commemorated a few days prior to Gherardo's consecration.

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Lucius II dispatched a papal legate, Igmarus, to England, charged to investigate the request of Bernard, Bishop of St David's, to elevate his see to the rank of metropolitan bishop, and to take the pallium to Archbishop William of York.

Early in his reign, Lucius II received a request from prominent members of the town of Lucca to become the suzerain of the castle within the town in order to protect it from the war between Lucca and Pisa.

Lucius II offered Lucius his territory and a yearly tribute of four ounces of gold in exchange for the defence and support of the Apostolic See.

Lucius II demanded the return of the principality of Capua, while Roger instead wanted additional territory that formed part of the Papal States in the south.

At first, Lucius II asked for Roger II's aid, but Roger, still annoyed that Lucius II had not fully recognised his kingship, withheld his assistance.

Lucius II was supported by Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote to Conrad, asking for him to intervene.

Lucius II was driven back by Giordano, and according to Godfrey of Viterbo, he was seriously injured during this battle.

Lucius II was buried at St John Lateran in the circular portico behind the apse.

Lucius II's heraldic badge was a shield of argent, with a bear rampant of proper sable.