# Pope Boniface V

_Pope_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Pope Boniface V was the bishop of Rome from 23 December 619 to his death on 25 October 625. He did much for the Christianisation of Anglo-Saxon England, and enacted the decree by which churches became places of sanctuary.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Naples ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299#P19))
- **Died:** 25 October 625 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (26 December 619 – 25 October 625) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Boniface V held?**  
Positions held by Pope Boniface V include: Pope (0619–0625).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Boniface V](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Boniface_V) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q170299](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170299) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: BBoniface V (smaller).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BBoniface_V_(smaller).jpg)

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"Pope Boniface V". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-boniface-v. Retrieved 5 November 2026.