Pope John XII (Latin: Ioannes XII; c. 930/937 – 14 May 964), born Octavian, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 16 December 955 to his death in 964. He was related to the …

John XII (born 937?, Rome [Italy]—died May 14, 964) was the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, from 955 to 964. He was the youngest pope in history.

He served as the 130th pope and was the 12th pope to name himself John. Born Octavianus, he was was one of the youngest popes ever elected, believed to be around 18 years old when he took up …

Dec 27, 2023 · Pope John XII, the controversial teenage ruler of the Papal States, clashed with the Lombards, crowned Otto I, and left a legacy of scandal and myth in 10th-century Rome.

Mar 20, 2023 · “Our” pope, John XII, ruled over Western Christendom from 955-963 some six hundred years after Pope Damasus. Damasus had been appointed by the Emperor Theodosius, but by the …

The pope now quickly changed his mind, while Otto on his part urged the imperial authority to excessive limits. John began secret negotiations with Adalbert, son of Berengarius, and sent envoys with letters …

In January of 964, John led a rebellion against Otto and the new pope; John lost. After Otto left Rome the following month, John regained the city and the papal throne. Otto's return ended John's papacy. …

Before his death in 954, Alberic II of Spoleto, the undisputed master of Rome, made the nobles swear to elect his only son, Octavian, to the papacy at the death of Agapetus II. As pope, Octavian changed …

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Jan 31, 2024 · Pope John XII was one of the most polarizing figures to ever sit on the papal throne. His reign was marked by a series of controversies, scandals, and power struggles that continue to …