Pope Leo VI
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Leo VI | |
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Birth name | Leo |
Papacy began | May, 928 |
Papacy ended | December, 928 |
Predecessor | John X |
Successor | Stephen VII |
Born | ??? Rome, Italy |
Died | December, 928 Rome, Italy |
Other popes named Leo |
Leo VI, a Roman, succeeded Pope John X (914–928) as Pope in 928. He reigned a little over seven months; the exact dates are not known. He was succeeded by Pope Stephen VII (928–931). Leo VI was son of the primicerius Christopher and held the title of Cardinal-Priest of St. Susanna before being elected Pope.
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Preceded by John X |
Pope 928 |
Succeeded by Stephen VII |
[edit] References
- 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica
- Entry on Leo VI in the Catholic Encyclopedia