Pope Benedict V

Also known as: Grammaticus
Profile: Cardinal-deacon. Chosen pope over Emperor Otto's candidate, the antipope, Leo. Otto marched on Rome, abducted Benedict to Germany where he died.
Born: Rome
Papal Ascension: 964
Died: 965 at Hamburg, Germany; remains later translated to Rome
Print References: New Catholic Dictionary
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