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Anastasius III
Papacy began April 911
Papacy ended June 913
Predecessor Sergius III
Successor Lando
Personal details
Birth name Anastasius
Born ???
Rome, Papal States
Died June 913
Rome, Papal States
Other Popes named Anastasius

Pope Anastasius III was an important leader of the Catholic Church. He was the 121st Pope. He served from 911 until he passed away in 913.

Pope Anastasius III

Early Life

Anastasius III was born in the city of Rome. Not much is known about his early life before he became Pope.

His Time as Pope

Anastasius III became Pope in the year 911. During his time as Pope, powerful families in Rome had a lot of influence over the Papacy. One of these was the Theophylact family.

He worked to help develop the dioceses (church districts) in Germany. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome after his death in June 913.

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Preceded by
Sergius III
Pope
911-913
Succeeded by
Lando
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