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John XIX

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Also known as Romanus, Pope John XIX, Ioannes XIX

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John XIX, also known as Ioannes, was a male Catholic priest and writer who served as Pope. Born in Rome in 975, he was the son of Gregory I, Count of Tusculum, and the brother of Benedict VIII and Alberic III, Count of Tusculum. He held the noble title of count and was a citizen of the Papal States. His professional activities were centered in Rome and the Papal States, where he utilized Latin for his written works.

John XIX died in Rome in 1032 and was buried at St. Peter's Basilica. He is recognized within the Popes collection and is described by sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ioannes
Gender
male
Citizenship
Papal States
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Languages spoken
Latin
Noble title
count
Image
Bari Exultet roll 1 - emperors and pope (pope1) (cropped).jpg
Work location
Papal States
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Commons category
Ioannes XIX
date of birth
0975-00-00
date of death
1032-10-00
described by source
Wikitólica
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to John XIX, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Pope John XIX (Latin: Ioannes XIX; died October 1032), born Roman of Tusculum, was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1024 to his death. He belonged to the family of the powerful Counts of Tusculum, succeeding his brother, Benedict VIII. Papal relations with the Patriarchate of Constantinople soured during John XIX's pontificate. He was a supporter of Emperor Conrad II and patron of the musician Guido of Arezzo.

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