POPE
Pope Leo IV
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Leo IV, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 847–855.
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Pope Leo IV was the bishop of Rome and leader of the Papal States from 10 April 847 to his death in 855. He is remembered for repairing Roman churches that had been damaged during the Arab raid against Rome, and for building the Leonine Wall around Vatican Hill to protect the city. Pope Leo organized a league of Italian cities who fought and won the sea Battle of Ostia against the Saracens.
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Pope Leo IV, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 847–855.
papacy Start
847
papacy End
855

