Tag: Benedict IX

2 events with tag "Benedict IX"

1032 ID: 3981

Benedict IX becomes hundred-forty-fifth pope - nephew of previous two popes, possibly age 12, most scandalous pope

ID: 3981

📍 Rome

Rome

1045 ID: 3982

Benedict IX sells papacy to his godfather Gregory VI - unprecedented act of simony

ID: 3982

📍 Rome

Rome