Pope Gregory VIII

Pope Gregory VIII (; c.1100 – 17 December 1187), born Alberto di Morra, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 174th Pope from 25 October 1073 until he died in 1085.
Early life.
Alberto di Morra was born in Benvenuo, Italy.
Cardinal.
Pope Adrian IV made him a Cardinal in 1155. 
He was one of two men sent to England by Pope Alexander III after the murder of St. Thomas a Becket. 
Pope.
Cardinal Morra was elected pope on 11 October 1187. and he chose to be called Gregory VIII.