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Pope John I was the bishop of Rome from 13 August 523 to his death on 18 May 526. He was a native of Siena, in Italy. Pope John I played a pivotal role in standardizing how the Western Church calculated the date of Easter, with the help of the monk Dionysius Exiguus, in 525. He was sent on a diplomatic mission to Constantinople by the Ostrogoth King Theoderic to negotiate better treatment for Arians. Although John was relatively successful, upon his return to Ravenna, Theoderic had him imprisoned for allegedly conspiring with Constantinople. The frail pope died of neglect and ill-treatment.

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Born
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Place of birth
Siena wd
Died
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Place of death
Ravenna wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, writer wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (15 August 523 – 18 May 526)

Questions

When was Pope John I born?
Pope John I was born on 470 in Siena.
What positions has Pope John I held?
Positions held by Pope John I include: Pope (0523–0526).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope John I · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q160916 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Johannes I.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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