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
Papacy began	May 18, 1012
Papacy ended	April 9, 1024
Predecessor	Pope Sergius IV
Successor	Pope John XIX
Personal details
Born	Teofillato (Theophylactus) c. 980 Rome
Died	(1024-04-09)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]

Related pages

• List of popes
• List of popes from the Tusculum family