Pope Benedict VI

Benedict VI (died June, 974) was Pope from January 19, 973 to June, 974. He was born in Rome as the son of Hildebrand and was chosen with great ceremony and installed as Pope under the protection of the Emperor Otto I (936–973) on January 19, 973. During his pontificate, Benedict VI confirmed the privileges of some of the monasteries and churches. On the death of the Emperor, the people of Rome confined him in the Castel Sant'Angelo. After a peri... more

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  • Jun 974 C.E.

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Role Organization Start Date End Date
  • Jan 19, 973 C.E.
  • Jun 974 C.E.
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