Pope John III
| John III | |
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| Papacy began | 561 |
| Papacy ended | July 13, 574 |
| Predecessor | Pelagius I |
| Successor | Benedict I |
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| Birth name | Catelinus |
| Born | ??? Rome, Eastern Roman Empire |
| Died | July 13, 574 Rome, Eastern Roman Empire |
| Other Popes named John | |
Pope John III was pope from 561 to July 13, 574.
Born in Rome, he was of a distinguished family, being the son of one Anastasius who bore the title of illustris. Although John reigned nearly thirteen years very little is known of his pontificate. It fell during the stormy times of the Lombard invasion, and practically all the records of his reign have been destroyed. It is recorded in the Liber Pontificalis that he died on July 13, 574.
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| Preceded by Pelagius I |
Pope 561–574 |
Succeeded by Benedict I |
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