| Leo VI | |
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| Birth name | Leo |
| Papacy began | May, 928 |
| Papacy ended | December, 928 |
| Predecessor | John X |
| Successor | Stephen VII |
| Born | ??? Rome, Italy |
| Died | December, 928 Rome, Italy |
| Other popes named Leo | |
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 (928–931). Leo VI was son of the primicerius Cristopher and held the title of Cardinal-Priest of St. Susanna before being elected Pope.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by John X |
Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Peter (deprecated A.D. 495), Vicar of Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles Supreme Pontiff (Pontifex Maximus) Patriarch of the West (deprecated 2006), Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province Servant of the Servants of God Pope 928 |
Succeeded by Stephen VII |
References
- 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica
- Entry on Leo VI in the Catholic Encyclopedia
