POPE
Pope John XIX
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope John XIX, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1024–1032.
background
Pope John XIX, born Roman of Tusculum, was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1024 to his death. He belonged to the family of the powerful Counts of Tusculum, succeeding his brother, Benedict VIII. Papal relations with the Patriarchate of Constantinople soured during John XIX's pontificate. He was a supporter of Emperor Conrad II and patron of the musician Guido of Arezzo.
summary
Pope John XIX, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1024–1032.
papacy Start
1024
papacy End
1032

