Antipope Benedict X
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Benedict X (died 1073/1080), born Giovanni, was elected to succeed Pope Stephen IX on 5 April 1058, but was opposed by a rival faction that elected Nicholas II. He fled Rome on 24 January 1059 and is today generally regarded as an antipope.[1]
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Elected | 5 April 1058 |
Papacy began | 5 April 1058 |
Papacy ended | 24 January 1059 |
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Died | between 1073 and 1080 Basilica of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura |
Buried | Basilica of Sant'Agnese |
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He was a son of Guido, Lord of Poli who was the youngest son of Alberic III, Count of Tusculum, a member of the dominant political dynasty in the region at that time.[2] Giovanni was a nephew of the notorious Pope Benedict IX, who was deposed in 1048.[3] Benedict X reportedly later was given the nickname of Mincius (thin) due to his ignorance.[4] His mother was present at his trial in April 1060.[5]