Crescentius the Younger
Crescenzio Nomentano | |
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Coat of Arms of Crescenzi family. | |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 998 Rome, Papal States |
| Cause of death | Decapitation |
| Resting place | San Pancrazio, Rome |
| Known for | De facto ruler of Rome |
| Parent | Crescentius the Elder (father) |
| Relatives | John Crescentius (brother) |
| Family | Crescentii |
Crescentius the Younger (or Crescentius II; died 29 April 998), son of Crescentius the Elder, was a leader of the aristocracy of medieval Rome. During the minority of Holy Roman Emperor Otto III, he declared himself Consul (or Senator) of Rome (Patricius Romanorum) and made himself de facto ruler of Rome. After being deposed, he led a rebellion, seized control of Rome, and appointed an antipope, but the rebellion failed and Crescentius was eventually executed.