Sixtus II

Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was Pope from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian.

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Who was born first?

• Sixtus II was born 1 year after Claudius Gothicus
• Sixtus II was born 1 year after Aurelian
• Sixtus II was born 3 years before Gallienus
• Sixtus II was born 3 years after Quintillus
• Sixtus II was born 7 years after Severus Alexander

Timeline

1. Severus AlexanderOctober 1, AD 208 – March 19, AD 235
2. Quintillus212–270
3. AurelianSeptember 9, AD 214 – October AD 275
4. Claudius GothicusMay 10, AD 214 – AD 270
5. Sixtus II (this page)circa AD 215 – August 6, AD 258
6. Gallienuscirca AD 218 – AD 268

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