# Pope Boniface I

_Pope_

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> Pope Boniface I was the bishop of Rome from 28 December 418 to his death on 4 September 422. His election was disputed by the supporters of Eulalius until the dispute was settled by Emperor Honorius. Boniface was active in maintaining church discipline, and he restored certain privileges to the metropolitical sees of Narbonne and Vienne, exempting them from any subjection to the primacy of Arles. He was a contemporary of Augustine of Hippo, who dedicated to him some of his works.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 370 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P19))
- **Died:** 5 September 422 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (29 December 418 – 4 September 422) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Boniface I born?**  
Pope Boniface I was born on 370 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Boniface I held?**  
Positions held by Pope Boniface I include: Pope (0418–0422).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Boniface I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Boniface_I) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q160907](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160907) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bonifacius I.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bonifacius_I.jpg)

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