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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 .
- 22 May 964
- Catholic Church
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- Leo VIII
Apr 17, 2024 · Benedict V (died July 4, 966, Hamburg) was a pope, or antipope, from May 22, 964, to June 23, 964, when he was deposed. His election by the Romans on the death of Pope John XII infuriated the Holy Roman emperor Otto I , who had already deposed John and designated Leo VIII as successor.
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Pope Benedict V was the fifth man named Benedict to serve as pope. He held the position for just 32 days and was the 131st pope. This article goes over his short tenure as pope and other facts about his life. Early Life. Born in Rome sometime around 915, Benedict V was the son of John.
Date of birth unknown; died 4 July, 965. Benedict V was elected pope (May, 964) in very critical circumstances. The powerful emperor, Otho I, had forcibly deposed the unworthy John XII, and had replaced him by a nominee of his own who took the title of Leo VIII.
Benedict V 132nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate...V.964: End Pontificate: 4.VII.964 or 965: Birth: Rome ...
Pope Benedict V (Latin: Benedictus Quintus; -died July 4, 965), was an Italian deacon of the Roman Catholic Church and the 133rd Pope for five weeks in 964. Benedict was known as Grammaticus because of his learning.
BENEDICT V, POPE Pontificate: May 964 to July 4, 964 or 965; d. Hamburg, Germany, July 4, 966?. He was a deacon of Rome, noted for virtue and learning. His election infuriated the emperor otto i, who regarded leo viii as lawful pope. The Romans tried to prevent the emperor's army from entering their city, but hunger forced their surrender.
