HONORIUS II. was born in the county of Bologna, and raised to the see of Rome A.D. 1124. He had been elected Bishop of Ostia by Pope Pascal. His name was Lambert de Fagnan. His elevation was opposed by the partizans of
Tebald, who had been elected and invested with the pontifical robes. Tebald, however, withdrew when he saw a tumult arising. Honorius in effect, did the same, but was again invested by the cardinals. A dispute arose between Honorius and Roger Count of Sicily; and Robert Prince of Capua was induced by Honorius to oppose him, but Roger came off victorious. Honorius was no more successful in his interference with the Bishop of Paris. The bishop, wishing to introduce some reform, was opposed by the clergy and the king, Louis VI. The bishop put the royal lands under interdict. At first Honorius annulled the acts of the bishop; but owing to the powerful assistance of St Bernard, who supported the bishop, Honorius withdrew his opposition. He died A.D. 1130.