Pope Benedict VII


Benedict VII
Bishop of Rome
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy beganOctober 974
Papacy ended10 July 983[1]
PredecessorBenedict VI
SuccessorJohn XIV
Previous post(s)Cardinal-Priest of San Teodoro (972–974)
Personal details
Born
Rome, Papal States
Died(983-07-10)10 July 983
Rome, Papal States
Other popes named Benedict
Benedict VII was buried at Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (16th/17th century illustration)

Pope Benedict VII (Latin: Benedictus VII; died 10 July 983) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from October 974 to his death.

  1. ^ "Benedict VII | Roman Catholic, Papacy, Antipope | Britannica". www.britannica.com.