John VIII

Pope John VIII was the bishop of Rome and leader of the Papal States from 14 December 872 to his death. He is often considered one of the most able popes of the 9th century.

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Who was born first?

• John VIII and Nicholas I were born the same year
• John VIII was born 4 years after Formosus
• John VIII was born 10 years after Benedict III
• John VIII was born 10 years before Marinus I
• John VIII was born 20 years before Theodore II

Timeline

1. Benedict IIIcirca AD 810 – April AD 858
2. Formosuscirca AD 816 – April 4, AD 896
3. John VIII (this page)circa AD 820 – December 16, AD 882
4. Nicholas IAD 820 – November 13, AD 867
5. Marinus IAD 830 – May 15, AD 884
6. Theodore IIAD 840 – December 20, AD 897

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