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Benedict VIII, né Theophylactus (died April 9, 1024), pope ( 1012-1024), of the noble family of the counts of Tusculum like his predecessor Benedict VI, was opposed by an antipope Gregory, who compelled him to flee from Rome. He was restored by Henry II of Germany, whom he crowned emperor in 1014. In his pontificate the Saracens renewed their attacks on the southern coasts of Europe, and effected a settlement in Sardinia. The Normans also then began to settle in Italy.

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Sergius IVPope Sergius IV ne Pietro Boccapecora (died May 12, 1012) was pope from July 31 1009 until his death. The date of his birth is unknown. The name of his birth is believed to have been Pietro (Peter) Martino Boccapecora, but he adopted the name Sergius upon

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John XIXJohn XIX ne Romanus (died October 1032) was pope from 1024 to 1032. He succeeded his brother Benedict VIII, both being members of the powerful house of Tusculum. When elected pope he was an unordained layman. Therefore, he was ordained a bishop in order t

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