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Pope John II

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Pope John II Famous memorial

Birth
Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Death
8 May 535 (aged 59–60)
Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Burial
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Roman Catholic Pope. Born Mercurius in Rome, he served as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 533 to 535 AD. He was the first Pontiff to assume a different name than his birthname, taking the name of his predecessor, Pope John I.
Roman Catholic Pope. Born Mercurius in Rome, he served as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 533 to 535 AD. He was the first Pontiff to assume a different name than his birthname, taking the name of his predecessor, Pope John I.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: j.v.w
  • Added: Aug 22, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11588142/john_ii: accessed ), memorial page for Pope John II (c.475–8 May 535), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11588142, citing Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City; Maintained by Find a Grave.