Pope Stephen VII facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pope Stephen VII |
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| Papacy began | February 929 |
| Papacy ended | 15 March 931 |
| Predecessor | Leo VI |
| Successor | John XI |
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| Birth name | Stephanus de Gabrielli |
| Born | ??? Rome, Papal States |
| Died | 15 March 931 Rome, Papal States |
Pope Stephen VII (??? − 15 March 931) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from February 929 until 15 March 931 when he died.
He was elected by Marozia from the Tusculani family, as a stop-gap measure until her own son John was ready. Before being elected, he was the cardinal-priest of St Anastasia in Rome.
He died on 15 March 931 in Rome and was succeeded by Pope John XI.
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| Preceded by Leo VI |
Pope 928–931 |
Succeeded by John XI |
See also
In Spanish: Esteban VII para niños
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