# Pope Benedict II

_Pope_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Pope Benedict II was the bishop of Rome from 26 June 684 to his death on 8 May 685. Pope Benedict II's feast day is 7 May.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 635 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P19))
- **Died:** 8 May 685 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Byzantine Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (29 June 684 – 8 May 685) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Benedict II born?**  
Pope Benedict II was born on 635 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Benedict II held?**  
Positions held by Pope Benedict II include: Pope (0684–0685).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Benedict II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q163787](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q163787) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: BenedictII.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BenedictII.jpg)

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"Pope Benedict II". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-benedict-ii. Retrieved 6 November 2026.