Benedict IX
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Today a Pope’s choice of name may be a clue to his philosophy 3 Number of times Benedict IX, left, became Pope, in 1032, 1045 and 1047.
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For the papacy had been still further dishonored by Benedict IX.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
It seemed impossible that things could become worse; yet Rome had still to see Benedict IX.,
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by John William Draper
He was the man who made that famous design for a church, at the request of Pope Benedict IX.
From Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match by Francis C. (Francis Channing) Woodworth
While Benedict IX pursued his wild career in Tusculum or Rome, Gregory VI remained Pope for nearly two years.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
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