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Pope Leo VIII (c. 915 – 1 March 965) was a Roman prelate who claimed the Holy See from 963 until 964 in opposition to John XII and Benedict V and again from 23 June 964 to his death. Today, he is considered by the Catholic Church to have been an antipope during the first period and the legitimate Pope during the second.
- 26 February 964 (as antipope); 1 March 965 (as pope)
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Mar 21, 2024 · Leo VIII (born, Rome, Italy—died March 1?, 965) was a pope, or antipope, from 963 to 965. The legitimacy of his election has long been debated. A Roman synod in December 963 deposed and expelled Pope John XII for dishonourable conduct and for instigating an armed conspiracy against the Holy Roman emperor Otto I the Great. Otto, who had ...
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New Catholic Encyclopedia. LEO VIII, POPE Pontificate: Dec. 4, 963 to March 1, 965; b. Rome. A man of blameless character, Leo was still a layman holding the office of protoscriniarius when Emperor otto i chose him to become pope.
The Holy See Pontiffs Leo VIII [ AR - DE - EN ... Leo VIII 131st Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 4,6.XII.963: End Pontificate
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Pope Leo VIII served as a Roman prelate before claiming the office of the papacy from 963 until 964 as a rival pope to both Popes John XII and Benedict V. His second term as pope from June 23 of 964 lasted until his death. Today the Catholic Church regards his first time in the office as illegal, labeling him an antipope.
Leo VIII, POPE, date of birth unknown; d. between February 20 and April 13, 965. When the Emperor Otho I illegally brought about the deposition of the unworthy Pope John XII (November, 963), he equally illegally caused to be elected, to fill his place, a lay man, “Leo, the venerable protonotary”.
Stephen VIII. Personal details. Died. ( 939-07-13) 13 July 939. Previous post (s) Cardinal-Priest of San Sisto (8 April 933-3 January 936) Other popes named Leo. Pope Leo VII (died 13 July 939) was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from 3 January 936 to his death.
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