Pope Benedict VIII
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]
| Benedict VIII | |
|---|---|
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| Papacy began | May 18, 1012 |
| Papacy ended | April 9, 1024 |
| Predecessor | Pope Sergius IV |
| Successor | Pope John XIX |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Teofillato (Theophylactus) |
| Born | c. 980 Rome |
| Died | April 9, 1024 Rome |
| Other Popes named Benedict | |
Early life
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
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
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- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pope Benedict VIII", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7.
- ↑ The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge. Encyclopedia Americana Corporation. 1918. p. 504.
- ↑ The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. C. Knight. 1835. p. 214.
- ↑ Chisholm, Hugh (1910). The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information. Encyclopedia Britannica Company. p. 718.
Other websites
Media related to Benedictus VIII at Wikimedia Commons
"Pope Benedict VIII". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company. - Catholic Hierarchy, Popes in sequence
- Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, Benedict VIII
| Preceded by Sergius IV |
Pope 1012–1024 |
Succeeded by John XIX |