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Pope Benedict VIII

143rd pope

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Pope Benedict VIII was the 143rd pope of the Catholic Church, from 30 May 1012 to 9 April 1024. He was born in Rome.

Pontificate: 30 May 1012 – 9 April 1024 (11 years, 10 months)
Born: c. 980, Rome
Died: 21 April 1024, Rome
Preceded by: Pope Sergius IV
Succeeded by: Pope John XIX
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