Pope Leo VI facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pope Leo VI |
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| Papacy began | June 928 |
| Papacy ended | February 929 |
| Predecessor | John X |
| Successor | Stephen VII |
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| Birth name | Leo Sanguini |
| Born | ??? Rome, Papal States |
| Died | February 929 Rome, Papal States |
Pope Leo VI (??? − February 929) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from June 928 until February 929 when he died.
Tradition tells that he was a member of the Sanguini family. Before being elected, he was the cardinal-priest of the church of Santa Susanna in Rome.
He died on 15 March 931 in Rome and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He was succeeded by Pope Stephen VII.
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| Preceded by John X |
Pope 928–929 |
Succeeded by Stephen VII |
See also
In Spanish: León VI (papa) para niños
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