Pope Benedict VII (975-983) belonged to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum, and governed Rome quietly for nearly nine years, a somewhat rare thing in those days. |
Benedict VII, pope (975-983), belonged to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum, and governed Rome quietly for nearly nine years, a somewhat rare thing in those days. |
:preceded by Pope Benedict VI (973-974) :succeeded by [Pope John XIV]? (983-984) |
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