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Pope Leo VIII was a Roman prelate who claimed the Holy See from 963 until 964 in opposition to John XII and Benedict V and again from 23 June 964 to his death. Today, he is considered by the Catholic Church to have been an antipope during the first period and the legitimate pope during the second. An appointee of Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, Leo VIII's pontificate occurred after the period known as the saeculum obscurum.

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  • Pope (23 June 964 – 1 March 965)

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When was Pope Leo VIII born?
Pope Leo VIII was born on 915 in Rome.
What positions has Pope Leo VIII held?
Positions held by Pope Leo VIII include: Pope (0964–0965).

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Leo VIII · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q227965 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pope Leo VIII.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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