Gregory the great becomes pope (1 janv. 590 – 1 janv. 604)
Description:
- Gregory the great put in motion the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome (the Gregorian mission) to convert anglo-saxons to christianity.- Gregory the great strengthened the role of papacy.
- during his lifeline he wrote over 800 letters and many songs and hymns for the church.
- as gregory grew older, he suffered from painful gout and gastritis.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 590
1 janv. 604
~ 14 years