Pope Damasus II was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 17 July 1048 to his death on 9 August that same year. He was the second of the German pontiffs nominated by Emperor Henry III. A native of Bavaria, he was the third German to become pope and had one of the shortest papal reigns.
- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Position held
- Pope, Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen, bishop
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Bavaria
- Born
- 1000
- Died
- August 9, 1048, July 17, 1048
