Pope Benedict VIII
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Pope Benedict VIII (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found.; –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 |
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| 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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