Pope Paul I
Pope Paul I (Latin: Paulus I; 700 – 28 June 767) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the emerging Papal States from 29 May 757 to his death. He first served as a Roman deacon and was frequently employed by his brother, Pope Stephen II, in negotiations with the Lombard kings.
Paul I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 29 May 757 |
| Papacy ended | 28 June 767 |
| Predecessor | Stephen II |
| Successor | Stephen III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 700 |
| Died | 28 June 767 (aged 66–67) Rome, Papal States |
| Other popes named Paul | |
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