Serge III
pope (860-911)
860 — 911
Quick Facts
Profession
pope (860-911)
Born
January 1, 860
Died
911 (age ~51)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, Catholic priest
Papal StatesBorn in RomeDied in Rome
860
Born in Rome (0860-01-01)
904
PositionPope (904–911)
911
Died in Rome
About
Pope Sergius III was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from 29 January 904 to his death. He was pope during a period of violence and disorder in central Italy, when warring aristocratic factions sought to use the material and military resources of the papacy. At the behest of Theophylact I of Tusculum, Sergius seized the papal throne from Antipope Christopher, who in turn had deposed Pope Leo V.
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Who is Serge III?+
Pope Sergius III was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States from 29 January 904 to his death. He was pope during a period of violence and disorder in central Italy, when warring aristocratic factions sought to use the material and military resources of the papacy. At the behest of
What does the name Serge mean?+
The name Serge means "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is of French origin.
When was Serge III born?+
Serge III was born on January 1, 860.
When did Serge III die?+
Serge III died in 911, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.
The name Serge is of French origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Serge — January 1, 860
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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