Name:
Pope Agapitus II (Agapetus)
Preceded by: Marinus II (942 - 946)
Succeeded by: John XII (955 - 963)
Roman Catholic Pope #130

Dates:
Born: ? (Rome, Italy)
Died: December, 955
Pope: May 10, 946 - December, 955 (9 years)

Biography:
Elected due to the influence of Alberic II, absolute ruler of Rome, Pope Agapitus II signed an agreement to ensure tha Alberic's son Octavian would be Agapitus' successor - a violation of a decree issued by Pope Symmachus in 499. Octavian then became Pope John XII - the third pope in the history of the church to change his name on election.

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: Adrian

Common Misspellings: none

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