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Antipope Benedict X

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Born Rome
Italy
DiedRome
Italy
Canossa
Italy
1074
Canossa
Italy
ParentsGuido Mincio
Elect5 April 1058
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1400639
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Antipope Benedict X Life story


Benedict X, born Giovanni, was elected to succeed Pope Stephen IX on 5 April 1058, but was opposed by a rival faction that elected Nicholas II. He fled Rome on 24 January 1059 and is today generally regarded as an antipope.

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