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Encyclopedia > Pope Stephen IX
Stephen IX
Birth name Frederick of Liege
Papacy began ca. July 14, 939
Papacy ended October, 942
Predecessor Leo VII
Successor Marinus II
Born  ???
Germany
Died October, 942
Rome, Italy
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Pope Stephen IX, orignally Archdeacon Frederick of Leige was a native of Germany, was pope from about July 14, 939 until his death towards the end of October, 942. Vatican coat of arms This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... Events Vietnam became a tributary kingdom to China. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events Kaminarimon, the eight-pillared gate to Japans Kinryuzan Sensouji Temple is erected. ... Pope Leo VII Leo VII (died July 13, 939), pope from January 3, 936 until his death in 939, was preceded by John XI, and followed by Stephen IX. References 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica Categories: Papal stubs | Popes ... Marinus II (Martin III), born in Rome, was Pope from 942 to 946. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events Kaminarimon, the eight-pillared gate to Japans Kinryuzan Sensouji Temple is erected. ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Left-Wing Democrats) Area  - City Proper  1285 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2. ... The Pope (from Greek: pappas, father; from Latin: papa, Papa, father) is the successor of St. ... July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... Events Vietnam became a tributary kingdom to China. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events Kaminarimon, the eight-pillared gate to Japans Kinryuzan Sensouji Temple is erected. ...


During his pontificate he was subject to Alberic, Prince of the Romans, and did not effectively rule the Papal States. His period as pope was during a brief interruption from the period when the church had been ruled by the so-called "pornocracy" of Theodora and Marozia, Roman noblewomen. Alberic is a personal name, which can refer to (among other people): Alberic (or Alberico) I, duke of Spoleto (died about 924) who married the notorious Roman noblewoman Marozia, alleged mistress of Pope Sergius III His son, Alberic (or Alberico) II, prince of the Romans Saint Alberic, one of the... Pornocracy is a term that has been used to mean government by or domination of government by prostitutes. ... Marozia also known as Mariuccia, given the unprecedented titles senatrix (senatoress) and patricia of Rome by Pope John X, was born about 890, and died, imprisoned by her son Alberic II, duke of Spoleto, between 932 and 937. ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Left-Wing Democrats) Area  - City Proper  1285 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2. ...

Preceded by:
Leo VII
Pope
939–942
Succeeded by:
Marinus II

Pope Leo VII Leo VII (died July 13, 939), pope from January 3, 936 until his death in 939, was preceded by John XI, and followed by Stephen IX. References 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica Categories: Papal stubs | Popes ... For a graphical representation of this list, see list of popes (graphical). ... Marinus II (Martin III), born in Rome, was Pope from 942 to 946. ...

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Pope Stephen IX, orignally Archdeacon Frederick of Leige was a native of Germany, was pope from about July 14, 939 until his death towards the end of October, 942.
His period as pope was during a brief interruption from the period when the church had been ruled by the so-called "pornocracy" of Theodora and Marozia, Roman noblewomen.
This biography of a Pope or a claimant to the papacy is a stub.
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