Pope Leo VI
Pope Leo VI (??? − February 929) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from June 928 until February 929 when he died.
Pope Leo VI | |
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| Papacy began | June 928 |
| Papacy ended | February 929 |
| Predecessor | John X |
| Successor | Stephen VII |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Leo Sanguini |
| Born | ??? Rome, Papal States |
| Died | February 929 Rome, Papal States |
Tradition tells that he was a member of the Sanguini family.[1] Before being elected, he was the cardinal-priest of the church of Santa Susanna in Rome.[2]
He died on 15 March 931 in Rome and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He was succeeded by Pope Stephen VII.[2]
References
- Masson, Georgina. The Companion Guide to Rome. p. 177.
- Mann, Horace K. The Lives of the Popes in the Early Middle Ages, Vol. IV: The Popes in the Days of Feudal Anarchy, 891-999. p. 188.
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| Preceded by John X |
Pope 928–929 |
Succeeded by Stephen VII |
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