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974 in Italy

Explore 7 historical events and records for Italy in 974.

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Historical records for Italy in 974

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974

Arrest of Benedict VI

Benedict VI · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Loses his protector when Otto I dies & is arrested

974

Death of Benedict VI

Benedict VI · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Loses his protector when Otto I dies & is arrested. Boniface VII orders the execution of Benedict VI

974

Execution

Benedict VI · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Boniface VII orders the execution of Benedict VI

974

Pontificate

Boniface VII · Vatican · Pontificate · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pontificate

974

Pope

Benedict VII · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, candidate of Otto II

974

Pope

Boniface VII · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, 1st term

974

Reform of Church Governance

Boniface VII · Vatican · Pontificate · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Becomes the 1st Pontificate

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