# Pope Stephen VI

_Pope_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Pope Stephen VI was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 22 May 896 until his death in August 897. He is best known for instigating the Cadaver Synod, which ultimately led to his downfall and death.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947#P19))
- **Died:** August 897 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (26 May 896 – 14 August 897); diocesan bishop (since 891) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Stephen VI held?**  
Positions held by Pope Stephen VI include: Pope (0896–0897); diocesan bishop (since 891).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Stephen VI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Stephen_VI) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q238947](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238947) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Stephen VI.jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Stephen_VI.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Pope Stephen VI". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-stephen-vi. Retrieved 4 November 2026.