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 | | The Blessed Victor III, born as Dauferius (Benevento, 1026?—September 16, 1087), pope (May 24, 1086 until his death), was the successor of Pope Gregory VII. |
 | | Son of Landolfo V, prince of Benevento, he was born circa 1026; in his thirtieth year he entered monastic life at Monte Cassino, changing his name of Dauferius to Desiderius. |
 | | He was elected on 1086-, but showed genuine reluctance to accept the embarrassing honour thus thrust upon him, and after his tardy consecration, which did not take place till 1087-, he withdrew at once to Monte Cassino. |
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