Pope Gregory V

Gregory V (; c. 972-18 February 999), also known as Bruno of Carinthia, was a German priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 139th Pope from 3 May 996 to 18 February 999. 
Early life.
Bruno of Carinthia was a son of Otto I, Duke of Carinthia. He was made chaplain of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III.
Pope.
Bruno was elected pope in 996; and he chose to be called Gregory. He was the first German Pope.