John XIX
pope
b. c. 975 · d. Oct 1032
144th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 19 Apr 1024–9 Oct 1032
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) № 144 · 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 · traditional
- Gregory I, Count of Tusculum child of · traditional
- Alberic III, Count of Tusculum sibling of · traditional
- Benedict VIII succeeded · traditional
- Benedict VIII sibling of · traditional
- Benedict IX preceded · traditional
Places
- Rome ministry
- St. Peter's Basilica burial
- Papal States ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.