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Calixtus II

Calixtus II

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A pope from 1119 to 1124 who made Emperor Henry V sign the Concordat of Worms
  • proper noun
: Calixto II
  • The Concordat of Worms was signed under the papacy of Calixtus II in 1122.

Examples

  • Calixtus II, who served as pope from 1119 to 1124, is remembered for affirming the church's right to self-governance.

  • As pope, Calixtus II strengthened the church's independence from secular rulers.

  • Calixtus II played a crucial role in resolving the Investiture Controversy between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Pope Calixtus II played a crucial role in church history.

  • Calixtus II died in 1124.

  • Calixtus II played a pivotal role in the negotiation that led to the Concordat of Worms, which defined the church's authority in appointing bishops.

  • During his papacy, Calixtus II prioritized the church's autonomy from the influence of secular monarchs.

Surface Forms

Calixtus II main

Morphology

Calixtus + II

This is a proper name: 'Calixtus' is not analyzable into constituent meanings and yields no semantic content a learner can compose, while 'II' only signals 'the second' and does not indicate his role or historical status. A B1 learner who knows these parts cannot infer that this refers to a pope or the historical facts, so the expression is idiomatically non-compositional for learners.

Etymology

Calixtus II was a pope who forced Emperor Henry V to sign the 'Concordat of Worms' in 1122. That agreement let the church choose its own leaders, so he is remembered for winning the church's 'independence' from kings.