Hildebrand
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Hildebrand:
see Gregory VII, SaintGregory VII, Saint,d. 1085, pope (1073–85), an Italian (b. near Rome) named Hildebrand (Ital. Ildebrando); successor of Alexander II. He was one of the greatest popes. Feast: May 25.
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