Benedict VII,
pope (975-983), belonged to the
noble family of the
counts of
Tusculum[?], and governed
Rome quietly for nearly nine years, a somewhat rare thing in those days.
text from the 9th edition (1880s) of an unnamed encyclopedia - please update as needed
- preceded by Pope Benedict VI (973-974)
- succeeded by Pope John XIV[?] (983-984)
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