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Pope Benedict VIII

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 980–1024 Also known as Pope Benedict VIII

Benedict VIII was an early 11th-century pope who reigned from 1012 to 1024; from the family of the counts of Tusculum, he allied with Holy Roman Empe…

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  1. c. 980–1012Rome · RomeBorn into the Tusculum family that controlled Rome, he built up influence within the papal court, laying the foundation for his later accession to the papal throne.
  2. 1012–1024Rome · RomeWorking closely with Emperor Henry II, he convened several church councils, promoted the spread of the Cluniac reform in Italy, and supported military operations such as the recovery of Sardinia.

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