Pope Leo VI
| Leo VI | |
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| Papacy began | mid-928 |
| Papacy ended | end of 928 or early 929 |
| Predecessor | John X |
| Successor | Stephen VII |
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| Birth name | Leo |
| Born | ??? Rome, Papal States |
| Died | end of 928 or early 929 Rome, Papal States |
| Other Popes named Leo | |
Pope Leo VI, a Roman, succeeded Pope John X (914–928) as Pope in 928. He reigned a little over seven months; the exact dates are not known. He was succeeded by Pope Stephen VII (928 or 929–931). Leo VI was son of the primicerius Christopher and held the title of Cardinal-Priest of St. Susanna before being elected Pope.
References
- 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica
- Entry on Leo VI in the Catholic Encyclopedia
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| Preceded by John X |
Pope 928 |
Succeeded by Stephen VII |
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