Benedict I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Benedict I (Latin: Benedictus I; died 30 July 579) was the bishop of Rome from 2 June 575 to his death on 30 July 579. Benedict was the son of a man named Boniface, and was called Bonosus by the...
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Benedict I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Benedict I (Latin: Benedictus I; died 30 July 579) was the bishop of Rome from 2 June 575 to his death on 30 July 579. Benedict was the son of a man named Boniface, and was called Bonosus by the...
Pelagius II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Pelagius II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
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- In 579, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Benedict I ends his reign as Catholic Pope, Pelagius II begins his reign as Catholic Pope.