# Pope Felix III

_Pope (483-492)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Pope Felix III was the bishop of Rome from 13 March 483 to his death on 1 March 492. His repudiation of the Henotikon is considered the beginning of the Acacian schism. He is commemorated on 1 March.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 440 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P19))
- **Died:** 1 March 492 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (14 March 483 – 3 January 492) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Felix III born?**  
Pope Felix III was born on 440 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Felix III held?**  
Positions held by Pope Felix III include: Pope (0483–0492).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Felix III](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Felix_III) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q174029](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174029) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Felix III Illustration.jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Felix_III_Illustration.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Pope Felix III". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-felix-iii. Retrieved 5 November 2026.