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Benedict III was a pope who led the Catholic Church from 810 to 858, during the early medieval period when the papacy was establishing its authority in Europe. He matters historically because his long tenure during this formative era helped shape the Church's role and influence during a crucial time in European history.
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Pope Benedict III (Latin: Benedictus III; died 17 April 858) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 29 September 855 to his death on 17 April 858.
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