Benedict III

Also known as Pope Benedict III

pope (810-858)

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Benedict III was a pope who led the Catholic Church from 810 to 858, during the early medieval period when the papacy was establishing its authority in Europe. He matters historically because his long tenure during this formative era helped shape the Church's role and influence during a crucial time in European history.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Benedikt
Gender: male
Citizenship: Papal States
Place of birth: Rome
Place of death: Rome
Occupation: Catholic priest
Position held: Pope
Languages spoken: Latin
Religion: Catholic Church
Image: Pope Benedict III Illustration.jpg
Work location: Rome

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Commons category: Benedictus III
place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica
date of birth: 0810-00-00
date of death: 0858-04-17
described by source: Wikitólica
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Pope Benedict III (Latin: Benedictus III; died 17 April 858) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 29 September 855 to his death on 17 April 858.

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Benedict III

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