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Pope Sergius IV
Sergius IV (born Pietro Boccapecora, c. 970–1012) was a pope of Roman origin, elected in July 1009 until his death in May 1012.…
Timeline
- c. 970–1004Rome · LazioPietro Boccapecora was born into a Roman noble family and rose gradually through the Roman church, serving as Bishop of Albano among other posts, accumulating experience in papal administration and liturgy.
- 1009–1012Rome · LazioElected pope in July 1009, taking the name Sergius IV. During his brief papacy he handled relations between the papacy and the empire and Italian princes, continued support for monastic reform, and maintained liturgical and administrative order in the Roman Church.
Sources
- Sergius IV https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13731a.htm