Pope Benedict VIII
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Pope Benedict VIII (Latin: Benedictus VIII; c. 980[1] – 9 April 1024[2]) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 18 May 1012 until his death. He was born Theophylact to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum. Unusually for a medieval pope, he had strong authority both in Rome and abroad.
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Benedict VIII | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 18 May 1012 |
Papacy ended | 9 April 1024 |
Predecessor | Sergius IV |
Successor | John XIX |
Personal details | |
Born | Theophylactus c. 980 Rome, Papal States |
Died | (1024-04-09)9 April 1024 Rome, Papal States |
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Theophylact was born to Count Gregory I of Tusculum. The family had already produced three popes: John XI (r. 931–935), and John XII (r. 955–964), and Benedict VII (r. 973–974). Theophylact became pope on 18 May 1012 and took the name Benedict VIII.[2]