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John IX

Pope 898 to 900.

“Not only is the date of John's birth unknown, but the date of his election as pope, and that of his death are alike uncertain.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope John IX”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.