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Pope John X (Latin: Ioannes X; died 28 May 928) was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from March 914 to his death. A candidate of the counts of Tusculum , he attempted to unify Italy under the leadership of Berengar of Friuli , and was instrumental in the defeat of the Saracens at the Battle of Garigliano . [1]
- March 914
- Catholic Church
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Mar 15, 2024 · John X (born, Tossignano, near Imola, Romagna [Italy]—died 929, Rome) was the pope from 914 to 928. He was archbishop of Ravenna ( c. 905–914) when chosen to succeed Pope Lando about March 914. John approved the severe rule of the newly founded Benedictine order of Cluny.
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John X, POPE, b. at Tossignano, Romagna; enthroned, 914; d. at Rome, 928. First a deacon at Bologna, he became Archbishop of Ravenna about 905, as successor of Kailo. In a document dated February 5, 914, he still appears as archbishop. Shortly afterwards, owing to the influence of the nobles dominant in Rome, he was made pope in succession to ...
JOHN X, POPE. Pontificate: March or April 914 to May or June 928;b. John of Tossignano, Romagna. Bishop of Bologna and archbishop of Ravenna, c. 905 to 914. John owed his office to the family of theophylactus; but the account of liutprand of cremona, suggesting an affair with the influential theodora, wife of Theophylactus, as the cause of John ...
The 122nd pope, Pope John X, held the position for over 14 years. During that time, he managed to accomplish a lot in terms of politics. He is most known for attempting to unify Italy. He also finally defeated the Saracens, which threatened the papacy for many generations.
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Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... Born at Tossignano, Romagna; enthroned, 914; died at Rome, 928. First a deacon, he became Archbishop of Ravenna about 905, as successor of Kailo. In a document dated 5 February, 914, he still appears as archbishop.
Apr 22, 2017 · FREE Catholic Classes. Born at Tossignano, Romagna; enthroned, 914; died at Rome, 928. First a deacon, he became Archbishop of Ravenna about 905, as successor of Kailo. In a document dated 5 February, 914, he still appears as archbishop. Shortly afterwards, owing to the influence of the nobles dominant in Rome, he was made pope in succession to ...
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