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Boniface III

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Boniface III

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Also known as Pope Boniface III

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Boniface III was a male human born in Rome in 540. He served as a Catholic priest, diplomat, and Pope within the Catholic Church. His professional activities were centered in Rome, where he also died on November 12, 607. He held citizenship in the Byzantine Empire.

He is described in several reference works, including the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia. His status is recognized in the Popes collection. Following his death, he was buried at St. Peter's Basilica.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Bonifatius
Gender
male
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Boniface III.jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Bonifacius III
date of birth
0540-00-00
date of death
0607-11-12
described by source
Wikitólica
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
different from
Boniface III, Margrave of Tuscany
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WikiProject Middle Ages
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Boniface III (Latin: Bonifatius III) was the bishop of Rome from 19 February 607 to his death on 12 November of the same year. Despite his short pontificate, he made a significant contribution to the Catholic Church.

Early career

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