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Leo V

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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V., a native of Ardea, was pope for two months in 903 after the death of Benedict IV. He was overthrown and cast into prison by the priest Christopher, who installed himself in his place.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Leo V'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​l/leo-v.html. 1910.
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