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Donus

American  
[doh-nuhs] / ˈdoʊ nəs /

noun

  1. died a.d. 678, pope 676–678.


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Karl Donus Sakas, a hiker known as “Sugar Man” who accompanied the Suttons from Pennsylvania to the end in Maine, said Harvey had boundless energy.

From Washington Times Aug. 20, 2021

Pope Donus had died in 678 and this letter was received by his successor, Agatho.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

He died in the year of the nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ 675, Wamba being King of Spain, Leo IV Emperor, and Donus Pope.

From History of the Incas by Sir Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham

He addressed a letter to Pope Donus on the 12th August, 678, requesting him to send commissioners to Constantinople to make arrangements for a Council to be held there.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

Pope Agatho had succeeded Donus; he accepted the request of the emperor, he had Councils held through the West, and a full patriarchal Council at Rome.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

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