Pope Zachary (Latin: Zacharias; 679 – March 752) was the bishop of Rome from 28 November 741 to his death in March 752. He was the last pope of the Byzantine Papacy. Zachary built the original church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, forbade the traffic of slaves in Rome, negotiated peace with the Lombards, and sanctioned Pepin the Short's usurpation of the Frankish throne from Childeric III. Zachary is regarded as a capable administrator and a skillful and subtle diplomat in a dangerous time.
Stephen II is selected Catholic Pope after the death of Pope-elect Stephen
Pope Zachary (Latin: Zacharias; 679 – March 752) was the bishop of Rome from 28 November 741 to his death in March 752. He was the last pope of the Byzantine Papacy.
Historical Significance
Pope Zachary (Latin: Zacharias; 679 – March 752) was the bishop of Rome from 28 November 741 to his death in March 752.
Events Before
The Roman Council at Estinnes decrees that Christian slaves may not be owned by Jews, fearing that the slaves may conver
The Roman Council at Estinnes decrees that Christian slaves may not be owned by Jews, fearing that the slaves may convert to Judaism
Maya King of Tikal, Yik'in Chan K'awiil, besieges rival city of Naranjo, taking its king Yax Mayuy Chan Chaak prisoner (
Maya King of Tikal, Yik'in Chan K'awiil, besieges rival city of Naranjo, taking its king Yax Mayuy Chan Chaak prisoner (depicted Stela 5 Tikal)
Dedication of the Mat House / public meeting house at the Maya City of Copán under ruler Smoke Monkey
Dedication of the Mat House / public meeting house at the Maya City of Copán under ruler Smoke Monkey
BC Epoch (origin) of Ptolemy's Nabonassar Era
Nabû-nāṣir was the king of Babylon from 747 to 734 BC. He deposed a foreign Chaldean usurper named Nabu-shuma-ishkun, bringing native rule back to Babylon after twenty-three years of Chaldean rule.
Kʼakʼ Yipyaj Chan Kʼawiil, known as Smoke Shell, ascends to the throne of the Maya city of Copán
Kʼakʼ Yipyaj Chan Kʼawiil, known as Smoke Shell, ascends to the throne of the Maya city of Copán
Events After
BC Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional date)
In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus are twin brothers whose story tells of the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus, following his fratricide of…
Pope Stefanus II arrives in Ponthion
Pope Stefanus II arrives in Ponthion
Pact of Quierzy: Pope Stephen II and Pepin de Korte, King of France confirm support of previous peace treaties between R
Pact of Quierzy: Pope Stephen II and Pepin de Korte, King of France confirm support of previous peace treaties between Romans and Lombards, and lay groundwork for establishment of the Papal States
Friezen robbers murder Bishop Boniface (later Saint) and over 50 companions near Dokkum
Friezen robbers murder Bishop Boniface (later Saint) and over 50 companions near Dokkum
Pope Stephen II re-annoints Pepin de Korte (the Short) as King of France
Pope Stephen II re-annoints Pepin de Korte (the Short) as King of France
More from the 750s
BC Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional date)
In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus are twin brothers whose story tells of the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus, following his fratricide of…
An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Lushan Rebellion during the Chinese Tan
An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Lushan Rebellion during the Chinese Tang dynasty
Pope Stefanus II arrives in Ponthion
Pope Stefanus II arrives in Ponthion
BC According to mythology, Romulus, the first king of Rome, celebrates the first Roman triumph after his victory over th
BC According to mythology, Romulus, the first king of Rome, celebrates the first Roman triumph after his victory over the Caeninenses following the Rape of the Sabine Women
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 26, 752?
- Pope Zachary (Latin: Zacharias; 679 – March 752) was the bishop of Rome from 28 November 741 to his death in March 752. He was the last pope of the Byzantine Papacy. Zachary built the original church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, forbade the traffic of slaves in Rome, negotiated peace with the Lombards, and sanctioned Pepin the Short's usurpation of the Frankish throne from Childeric III.
- Why is Stephen II is selected Catholic Pope after the death of Pope-elect Stephen significant?
- Pope Zachary (Latin: Zacharias; 679 – March 752) was the bishop of Rome from 28 November 741 to his death in March 752.