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Sergius IV

Pope 1009 to 12.

“Date of birth unknown; consecrated about 31 July, 1009; d. 12 May, 1012.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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