Pope Alexander facts for kids
Many leaders of the Catholic Church have been named Pope Alexander. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and throughout history, several popes have chosen the name Alexander when they became Pope. This name has been used by eight official popes and one "antipope."
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Who Were the Popes Named Alexander?
Here is a list of the popes who used the name Alexander:
Pope Alexander I
Pope Alexander I was the sixth Pope of the Catholic Church. He served from around 106 AD to 115 AD.
Pope Alexander II
Pope Alexander II led the Catholic Church from 1061 to 1073.
Pope Alexander III
Pope Alexander III was Pope from 1159 to 1181. He was an important figure during his time.
Pope Alexander IV
Pope Alexander IV served as Pope from 1254 to 1261.
What is an Antipope?
You might see the name Antipope Alexander V listed. An "antipope" is someone who claims to be the Pope but is not recognized as the true Pope by the Catholic Church. It means there were two people claiming to be Pope at the same time, but only one was considered the real one.
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI was Pope from 1492 to 1503.
Pope Alexander VII
Pope Alexander VII was Pope from 1655 to 1667.
Pope Alexander VIII
Pope Alexander VIII served as Pope from 1689 to 1691.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Papas Alejandro para niños
