Pope Benedict V

Benedict V, pope (964-965), was elected by the Romans on the death of [John XII]?. The emperor Otto did not approve of the choice, and carried off the pope to Hamburg, where he died.

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preceded by [Pope Leo VIII]? (963-964)

succeeded by [Pope John XIII]? (965-972)