John VI (Pope)
John VI, depiction in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
John VI († January 11, 705 in Rome ) was Greek and from 701 to 705 Pope .
He took office on October 30, 701. During his pontificate the Lombards plundered the Campagna Romana under the dux Gisulf I of Benevento . Papal emissaries met him near the city of Horrea (possibly Puteoli ), bought the prisoners free and brought Gisulf to end the campaign with "gifts". He stopped Emperor Justinian II from using force.
literature
- Georg Kreuzer: John VI. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 3, Bautz, Herzberg 1992, ISBN 3-88309-035-2 , Sp. 201.
Web links
Commons : John VI. - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ Historia Langobardorum VI, 27
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Sergius I. |
Pope 701-705 |
John VII |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John VI |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pope |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 11, 705 |
| Place of death | Rome |