Sergius III

noun

1. died a.d. 911, pope 904–911.

Example Sentences

Then there was Pope Sergius III, pope from 904 to 911, who killed his predecessors, bribed and threatened bishops, and fathered an illegitimate child.

From Washington Post

This did not prevent Sergius III., in 905, from again exhuming the body, when it was clothed in pontifical robes, seated on a throne, and once more solemnly condemned, beheaded, three more fingers cut off, and thrown in the Tiber.

From Project Gutenberg

This basilica was overthrown by an earthquake in 896, but was rebuilt by Sergius III.

From Project Gutenberg

This Christopher usurped his place, and in a little while was expelled from Rome by Sergius III., who became pope in 905.

From Project Gutenberg

Leo V, who succeeded in A. D. 904, was in less than two months thrown into prison by Christopher, one of his chaplains, who usurped his place, and who, in his turn, was shortly expelled from Rome by Sergius III, who, by the aid of a military force, seized the pontificate, A. D. 905.

From Project Gutenberg