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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 855. This year saw 2 significant events.

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855 Timeline

  1. St Leo IV dies, ending his reign as Catholic Pope; he will be succeeded by Benedict III

    St Leo IV dies, ending his reign as Catholic Pope; he will be succeeded by Benedict III

  2. Benedict III begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    Pope Joan (Latin: Ioannes Anglicus; 855–857) is a woman who purportedly reigned as popess (female pope) for two years during the Middle Ages.

Events

St Leo IV dies, ending his reign as Catholic Pope; he will be succeeded by Benedict III

St Leo IV dies, ending his reign as Catholic Pope; he will be succeeded by Benedict III

Benedict III begins his reign as Catholic Pope

Pope Joan (Latin: Ioannes Anglicus; 855–857) is a woman who purportedly reigned as popess (female pope) for two years during the Middle Ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 855?
In 855, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include St Leo IV dies, ending his reign as Catholic Pope; he will be succeeded by Benedict III, Benedict III begins his reign as Catholic Pope.

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