John XIX

pope

b. c. 975 · d. Oct 1032

144th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 19 Apr 1024–9 Oct 1032

Pope John XIX, born Roman of Tusculum, was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1024 to his death. He belonged to the family of the powerful Counts of Tusculum, succeeding his brother, Benedict VIII. Papal relations with the Patriarchate of Constantinople soured during John XIX's pontificate. He was a supporter of Emperor Conrad II and patron of the musician Guido of Arezzo.

Related people

Maria child of
Gregory I, Count of Tusculum child of
Alberic III, Count of Tusculum sibling of
Benedict VIII succeeded
Benedict VIII sibling of
Benedict IX preceded

Places

Rome · St. Peter's Basilica · Rome · Papal States · Rome

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