Pope Benedict VIII
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| Benedict VIII | |
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| Papacy began | May 18, 1012 |
| Papacy ended | April 9, 1024 |
| Predecessor | Pope Sergius IV |
| Successor | Pope John XIX |
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| Birth name | Teofillato (Theophylactus) |
| Born | Rome |
| Died | April 9, 1024 Rome |
| Other Popes named Benedict | |
Pope Benedict VIII (Latin: Benedictus Octavus; –died April 9, 1024), born Teofillato or Theophylactus, was an Italian cleric of the Roman Catholic Church and the 144th Pope from 1012 to 1024.[1]
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Early life [change]
Teofillato was the son of Gregory, Count of Tusculum. He was the brother of Pope John XIX.[2] He was related to Pope Sergius IV[3] and the Conti family.[4]
Pope [change]
Teofillato was a layman before he was elected pope in 1012.[2]
Benedict was supported by King Henry II of Saxony. Benedict crowned Henry Holy Roman Emperor in 1014.[5]
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References [change]
- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pope Benedict VIII", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7.
- ↑ "Benedict VIII", Encyclopedia Americana (1918), p. 504.
- ↑ Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. (1833). "Benedict VIII," Penny cyclopaedia, Vol. 4, p. 214.
- ↑ "Benedict VIII", Encyclopedia Britannica (1910), Vol. 3, p. 718.
Other websites [change]
Media related to Benecitus VIII at Wikimedia Commons
"Pope Benedict VIII". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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"| Preceded by Sergius IV |
Pope 1012–1024 |
Succeeded by John XIX |
