# Pope Sixtus II

_Bishop of Rome from 257 to 258_

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> Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was Pope from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 215 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Greece ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P19))
- **Died:** 6 August 258 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ancient Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (31 August 257 – 6 August 258) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Sixtus II born?**  
Pope Sixtus II was born on 215 in Greece.

**What positions has Pope Sixtus II held?**  
Positions held by Pope Sixtus II include: Pope (0257–0258).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Sixtus II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Sixtus_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q127385](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127385) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sandro Botticelli – Sixtus II.jpg by Sandro Botticelli (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sandro_Botticelli_%E2%80%93_Sixtus_II.jpg)

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