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John X was a pope who led the Catholic Church during the 10th century, a period of significant political instability in Rome and Europe. He is historically notable for his involvement in military and political affairs, including efforts to defend against invaders and influence the secular powers of his time.
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Pope John X (Latin: Ioannes X; died 28 May 928) was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from March 914 to his death. A candidate of the counts of Tusculum, he attempted to unify Italy under the leadership of Berengar of Friuli, and was instrumental in the defeat of the Saracens at the Battle of Garigliano. He eventually fell out with Marozia, who had him deposed, imprisoned, and finally murdered. John’s pontificate occurred during the period known as the Saeculum obscurum.
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