Events Tagged: "Saracens"

Sergius II becomes hundred-second pope - Saracens attack Rome, damage St. Peter's

St. Leo IV becomes hundred-third pope - builds Leonine walls after Saracen attack, defeats Muslim fleet

John VIII becomes hundred-seventh pope - first pope assassinated, pays tribute to Saracens

John X becomes hundred-twenty-second pope - defeats Saracens at Garigliano, murdered by Marozia

Saint Mayeul of Cluny captured by Saracens in Alps, miraculously freed after ransom; event leads to expulsion of Saracen stronghold at Fraxinetum

Benedict VIII becomes hundred-forty-third pope - Count of Tusculum, defeats Saracens, crowns Henry II