John XI

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931.03 to 935.12
 Pope #125
 Stephen VII (929-931)
Leo VII (936-939)

John, son of Marozia
910? in Rome
936

Biography:

Son of Pope Sergius III (904-911) and Marozia, ruler of Rome.

Election

He was appointed at a young age (~18-21) as Pope, by Marozia. In 932, Marozia and her new husband, King Hugh of Italy, were overthrown by Marozia's son, Alberic II, who imprisoned his mother, where she later died. Pope John XI then fell subject to his half-brother, Alberic II, who took control of the church. Pope John XI was beaten and placed in prison, where he later died from poisoning.

Rulers & Events:

904-963: The Rule of the Harlots in the Vatican

913-959: Eastern Roman Emperor, Constantine VII

919-944: Eastern Roman Emperor, Romanus I

919-936: King of Germany, Henry I (the Fowler)

922-933: King of Italy, Rudolf II of Burgundy

923-936: King of West Francia, Rudolph

933-947: King of Italy, Hugh of Arles