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Pelagius II

Pope and Bishop of Rome (r. 579-590).

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The record

Pelagius II was a Pope and Bishop of Rome. Born on 520 in Rome, II died on 9 February 590 in Rome.

Positions held include Pope (579–590).

With a Wikipedia article in 80 languages, Pelagius II is No. 31,249 in the People and Position Index.

Born
520, Rome
Died
9 February 590, Rome
Known as
Catholic priest, writer
Field
Religion
Languages
Latin
Wikipedia editions
80

Did you know

59

Was 59 when first pope (579).

70

Lived to 70.

588

One of 588 people in the Index born in Rome, with Julius Caesar.

80

Has a Wikipedia article in 80 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 579–590Pope

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