Pope Boniface V
Pope Boniface V (Latin: Bonifatius V; died 25 October 625) was the bishop of Rome from 23 December 619 to his death. He did much for the Christianisation of Anglo-Saxon England, and enacted the decree by which churches became places of sanctuary.
Boniface V | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 23 December 619 |
Papacy ended | 25 October 625 |
Predecessor | Adeodatus I |
Successor | Honorius I |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Died | 25 October 625 |
Previous post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Sisto |
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