# Pope Pelagius II

_Pope and Bishop of Rome (r. 579-590)_

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> Pope Pelagius II was the bishop of Rome from 26 November 579 to his death on 7 February 590.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 520 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P19))
- **Died:** 9 February 590 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (28 November 579 – 7 February 590) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Pelagius II born?**  
Pope Pelagius II was born on 520 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Pelagius II held?**  
Positions held by Pope Pelagius II include: Pope (0579–0590).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Pelagius II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pelagius_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q151908](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151908) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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