John VIII
Head of the Catholic Church from 872 to 882
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Summary
John VIII was born on 820[1] in Rome[2]. He died on December 16, 882[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,913 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[9]
- Position held: Pope[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Ioannes VIII[13]
- Given name: Ioannes[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ioannes VIII[15]
- Work location: Rome[16], Papal States[17]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[23]
- Name in native language: Ioannes PP. VIII[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
Why It Matters
John VIII has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include Industriae tuae[28], a papal bull[29].
FAQs
Where was John VIII born?
John VIII's place of birth was Rome[2].
Where did John VIII die?
John VIII passed away in Rome[4].