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John II

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Also known as Pope John II, Mercurius, Ioannes II, Iohannes PP. II, Johannes II. Papa

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John II, born Mercurius in Rome in 470, was a male Catholic priest, writer, and Pope. He served in Rome and wrote in Latin. His native name was Johannes PP. II. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

He died in Rome on 8 May 535 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He is recognized as a saint. His works are included in the Popes collection. He is described in sources such as the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Pauly–Wissowa, and The Nuttall Encyclopædia.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ioannes
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
writer
Position held
Pope
Languages spoken
Latin
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Johannes II.jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Ioannes II
date of birth
0470-01-01
date of death
0535-05-08
described by source
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
birth name
Mercurius
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
canonization status
saint
name in native language
Johannes PP. II
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Works in European collections

1 object attributed to John II, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Sancti Benedicti monachorum Occidentalium patris opera omnia

Sancti Benedicti monachorum Occidentalium patris opera omnia

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Encyclopedic overview

Pope John II (Latin: Ioannes II; c. 475 – 8 May 535), born Mercurius, was the Bishop of Rome from 2 January 533 to his death on 8 May 535. As a priest at St. Clement's Basilica, he endowed that church with gifts and commissioned stone carvings for it. Mercurius became the first pope to adopt a new papal name upon his elevation to the office. During his pontificate, John II notably removed Bishop Contumeliosus of Riez from his office, convened a council on the readmission of Arian clergy, and approved an edict of emperor Justinian, promulgating doctrine opposed by his predecessor, Pope Hormisdas.

Early life

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