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Pope Stephen III

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Pope Stephen III was the bishop of Rome and leader of the Papal States from 7 August 768 to his death on 24 January 772. Stephen was a Benedictine monk who worked in the Lateran Palace during the reign of Pope Zachary. In the midst of a tumultuous contest by rival factions to name a successor to Pope Paul I, Stephen was elected with the support of the Roman officials. He summoned the Lateran Council of 769, which sought to limit the influence of the nobles in papal elections. The council also opposed iconoclasm.

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Syracuse wd
Died
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Papal States wd
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Catholic priest wd

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  • Pope (11 August 768 – 1 February 772)

Questions

When was Pope Stephen III born?
Pope Stephen III was born on 720 in Syracuse.
What positions has Pope Stephen III held?
Positions held by Pope Stephen III include: Pope (0768–0772).

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Stephen III · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q320531 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pope Stephen III (2).jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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