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Pope Benedict IX

c. 1012–c. 1056 · 11th century · Also known as Benedict IX

Benedict IX, born Theophylactus of Tusculum, was pope three times between 1032 and 1048, the only man to hold the office on more than one occasion. A nephew of Benedict VIII and John XIX, he was made pope young by his family, the counts of Tusculum. He was driven out, sold the office to Gregory VI in 1045, and returned briefly before being removed for good in 1048.

Pope Benedict IX
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County of Tusculum

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