History of Pope Stephen IX

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popes Stephen VIII (February 929 to March 931) and Stephen IX (July 939 to October 942) were virtually nonentities, who held the pontificate during the so-called "pornocracy" of Theodora and Marozia

Stephen IX, pope (July 939-October 942), virtual nonentitie, who held the pontificate during the so-called "pornocracy" of Theodora and Marozia, Roman noblewomen.

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:preceded by [Pope Leo VII]? (936-939) :succeeded by Pope Marinus II (942-946)