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  2. 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.

  3. Apr 17, 2024 · Benedict III (born, Rome—died April 17, 858, Rome) was the pope from 855 to 858, who was chosen as successor to Leo IV in July 855. The election was not immediately confirmed by the Holy Roman emperor Louis II the Bavarian, who set up Anastasius the Librarian as antipope.

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  4. Quick Facts About Pope Benedict III. Pope Benedict III was born in the Papal States region of Rome circa 810. His birth name and name used before becoming pope was Benedictus. He died on April 7, 858. Benedict III died of what was probably natural causes. Elected pope in 855, he took the position on September 29.

  5. [s. mckenna] New Catholic Encyclopedia. BENEDICT III, POPE Pontificate: July 855 to Apr. 17, 858. He was a Roman cardinal-priest of St. Calixtus when elected to the papacy. The party of the Emperor, louis ii, however, supported the anti-pope, anastasius the librarian, even though leo iv had excommunicated him in 853.

  6. Date of birth unknown; d. 17 April, 858. The election of the learned and ascetic Roman, Benedict, the son of Peter, was a troubled one. On the death of Leo IV (17 July, 855) Benedict was chosen to succeed him, and envoys were despatched to secure the ratification of the decree of election by the

  7. The Holy See Pontiffs Benedict III ... 104th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate...VII, 29.IX.855: End Pontificate: 17.IV.858: Birth:

  8. Date of birth unknown; d. 17 April, 858. The election of the learned and ascetic Roman, Benedict, the son of Peter, was a troubled one. On the death of Leo IV (17 July, 855) Benedict was chosen to succeed him, and envoys were despatched to secure the ratification of the decree of election by ...

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