Agapetus II
Catholic pope, 946-955
b. 9th century · d. Dec 955
129th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 15 May 946–8 Nov 955
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) № 129 · 15 May 946 – 8 Nov 955
Pope Agapetus II was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 10 May 946 to his death. A nominee of the princeps of Rome, Alberic II of Spoleto, his pontificate occurred during the period known as the Saeculum obscurum.
Related people
- Marinus II succeeded · traditional
- John XII preceded · traditional
Places
- Rome ministry
- Archbasilica of St. John Lateran burial
- Papal States ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.