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Benedict V

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Benedict V

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Also known as Pope Benedict V, Benedetto, Benedictus V

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Benedict V was a pope who served as the head of the Catholic Church in the 10th century. He is historically significant as part of the early papal succession, though details about his specific tenure and accomplishments are limited in the historical record.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Benedictus
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Hamburg
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Pope Benedict V.jpg
Work location
Papal States
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Benedictus V
date of birth
1000-00-00
date of death
0965-07-04
described by source
Wikitólica
name in native language
Benedictus V
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Benedict V (Latin: Benedictus V; died 4 July 965) was the pope and ruler of the Papal States from 22 May to 23 June 964, in opposition to Leo VIII. He was overthrown by Emperor Otto I. His brief pontificate occurred at the end of a period known as the Saeculum obscurum.

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