1045AbdicationBenedict IX
Pope Benedict IX abdicates and, for a large sum of money, turns the papacy over to his godfather, archpriest John Gratian, who becomes Pope Gregory VI
Historical records for Italy in 1045, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pope Benedict IX abdicates and, for a large sum of money, turns the papacy over to his godfather, archpriest John Gratian, who becomes Pope Gregory VI
Pope Benedict IX abdicates and, for a large sum of money, turns the papacy over to his godfather, archpriest John Gratian, who becomes Pope Gregory VI
Appointed Pope
Appointed Antipope
Sylvester III recognizes Gregory VI as Pope
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