History of Pope Benedict II

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Pope Benedict II (684-685) Succeeded [Leo II]?, but although chosen in 683 he was not ordained till 684, because the leave of the emperor Constantine was not obtained until some months after the election.

Benedict II, pope (684-685), succeeded [Leo II]?, but although chosen in 683 he was not ordained till 684, because the leave of the emperor [Constantine IV]? was not obtained until some months after the election.

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:preceded by [Pope Leo II]? (682-683) :succeeded by [Pope John V]? (685-686)