About Benedict II
Lived 635 – 685 (aged 49–50). Benedict II was a Byzantine catholic priest, writer and catholic bishop.
Pope Benedict II was the bishop of Rome from 26 June 684 to his death on 8 May 685. Pope Benedict II's feast day is 7 May.
Early life Benedict was born in Rome. It is possible that he was a member of the Savelli family, though this is not certain. Sent when young to the schola cantorum, he distinguished himself by his knowledge of the Scriptures and by his singing. After a pontificate of about eleven months, Pope Benedict II died on May 8, 685 and was buried in St. Peter's.
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When was Benedict II born?
Benedict II was born in 635 in Rome.
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Benedict II died on 11 May 685 in Rome.
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Benedict II was a catholic priest, writer and catholic bishop.
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Benedict II was Byzantine.
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