# Pope Boniface II

_Pope and bishop of Rome from 530 to 532_

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> Pope Boniface II was the first Germanic Bishop of Rome. He ruled the Holy See from 22 September 530 until his death on 17 October 532. Boniface died of natural causes, likely an illness or old age.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300#P19))
- **Died:** 17 October 532 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (22 September 530 – 17 October 532); cardinal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Boniface II held?**  
Positions held by Pope Boniface II include: Pope (0530–0532); cardinal.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Boniface II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Boniface_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q103300](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103300) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Boniface II.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boniface_II.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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