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Pope Benedict VII

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.

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preceded by Pope Benedict VI (973-974)

succeeded by Pope John XIV[?] (983-984)

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