# Pope John XIX

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> Pope John XIX, born Roman of Tusculum, was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1024 to his death. He belonged to the family of the powerful Counts of Tusculum, succeeding his brother, Benedict VIII. Papal relations with the Patriarchate of Constantinople soured during John XIX's pontificate. He was a supporter of Emperor Conrad II and patron of the musician Guido of Arezzo.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 975 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P19))
- **Died:** October 1032 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Papal States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (19 April 1024 – 9 October 1032) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope John XIX born?**  
Pope John XIX was born on 975 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope John XIX held?**  
Positions held by Pope John XIX include: Pope (1024–1032).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope John XIX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_John_XIX) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q227978](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q227978) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bari Exultet roll 1 - emperors and pope (pope1) (cropped).jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bari_Exultet_roll_1_-_emperors_and_pope_(pope1)_(cropped).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Pope John XIX". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-john-xix. Retrieved 5 November 2026.