John XVIII
John XVIII (previously Johannes Fasanus ; * in Rome ; † after May 1009 in St. Paul Outside the Walls ) was Pope from December 25, 1003 to 1009. Before his pontificate , the Benedictine was cardinal priest of St. Peter.
Like his predecessor, John XVII. , he was made pope by John II Crescentius and was dependent on him. Nevertheless, he was much more active in Kirchendingen and lay down u. a. with the French King Robert II . In 1004 he canonized the first five Polish martyrs , the five Holy Brothers . During his pontificate in 1007 he confirmed the foundation of the diocese of Bamberg by the King of Eastern Franconia and later Emperor Heinrich II.
He died withdrawn as a monk in the monastery of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where he is also buried.
It is unclear whether he abdicated as Pope beforehand.
literature
- Udo Tavares: John XVIII. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 2, Bautz, Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-032-8 , Sp. 217-220.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Ferdinand Gregorovius: History of the city of Rome in the Middle Ages, From V. to XVI. Century, Volume 4 to 1009 , Page 8. Stuttgart 1870. , accessed on December 25, 2011
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John XVII |
Pope 1004-1009 |
Sergius IV |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John XVIII |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johannes Fasanus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pope (1004-1009) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 10th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | after May 1009 |
| Place of death | San Paolo Fuori le Mura |