# Fame.am profile — machine-readable export
# Canonical URL: https://fame.am/person/pope-damasus-ii
# Generated: 2026-09-01T03:35:27.027Z

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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
  Poppo von Brixen was a German bishop nominated by Emperor Henry III after the death of Clement II. While envoys traveled to confirm the appointment, the deposed Benedict IX seized the throne again with help from Margrave Boniface III of Tuscany. Henry demanded Boniface reverse course and install Poppo or face imperial wrath. Poppo took office as Damasus II in mid-July 1048. He died in Palestrina on 9 August, twenty-three days in, leaving behind the distinction of being the third German pope and one of the briefest reigns on record.