POPE
Pope Benedict X
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Benedict X, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1058–1059.
background
Benedict X, born Giovanni, was elected to succeed Pope Stephen IX on 5 April 1058, but was opposed by a rival faction that elected Nicholas II. He fled Rome on 24 January 1059 and is today generally regarded as an antipope.
summary
Pope Benedict X, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1058–1059.
papacy Start
1058
papacy End
1059

