Victor II, pope of the Catholic Church (born 1018)

Pope Victor II, born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057. Victor II was one of a series of German-born popes who led the Gregorian Reform.

July 28 is the 209th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 156 days remain until the end of the year.