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Sylvester III

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Also known as Giovanni dei Crescenzi–Ottaviani, Pope Sylvester III, Silvester III

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Sylvester III, also known by the name Silvester, was a male Catholic priest and Pope. He was born in Rome in the year 1000 and held citizenship in the Papal States. His professional work was located in Rome and the Papal States. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

He died in Sabina. During his tenure, he held the position of Pope and later served as Pope emeritus. His name in his native language is recorded as Silvester PP. III. He is recognized within the Popes collection. Historical records describe him in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and The Nuttall Encyclopædia.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Silvester
Gender
male
Citizenship
Papal States
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Sabina
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope emeritus
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Pope Sylvester III – Nuremberg chronicles f 188v 1.jpg
Work location
Papal States
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Commons category
Sylvester III
date of birth
1000-00-00
date of death
1063-10-00
name in native language
Silvester PP. III
described by source
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Sylvester III (c. 1000 – October 1063), born John (Italian: Giovanni) in Rome, was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 20 January to 10 March 1045.

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