When was Pope Sergius III born?

Pope Sergius III was born on 860 in Rome.

What positions has Pope Sergius III held?

Positions held by Pope Sergius III include: Pope (0904–0911).

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Pope Sergius III

Pope (860-911)

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Pope Sergius III (c. 860 − 14 April 911) was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from 29 January 904 to his death. He was pope during a period of violence and disorder in central Italy, when warring aristocratic factions sought to use the material and military resources of the papacy. At the behest of Theophylact I of Tusculum, Sergius seized the papal throne from Christopher, who in turn had deposed Leo V.

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Born: 860 wd
Place of birth: Rome wd
Died: 14 April 911 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: politician, Catholic priest wd

Positions held wd

Pope (3 February 904 – 14 April 911)

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Sergius' reign was subsequently marked by Theophylact's influence. As pope, Sergius continued many ecclesiastical controversies of his predecessors, including conflict over Formosus' legacy, annulling all ordinations made by the late pope, and the filioque controversy with eastern patriarchs. His pontificate was similarly marked by temporal conflicts, with Sergius' refusal to crown Berengar I of Italy as emperor, and his support of Byzantine emperor Leo VI the Wise's fourth marriage. Sergius also saw the restoration of the Lateran Palace.

Sergius III today is largely seen as an unscrupulous character as contemporary records had included a number of accusations against him; Sergius III had reputedly ordered the murder of his two immediate predecessors, Leo V and Christopher, and allegedly fathered an illegitimate son who later became pope, John XI. His pontificate has been variously described as "dismal and disgraceful", and "efficient and ruthless".

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When was Pope Sergius III born?: Pope Sergius III was born on 860 in Rome.
What positions has Pope Sergius III held?: Positions held by Pope Sergius III include: Pope (0904–0911).

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