Boniface VII
Antipope in 974, 984-985 · Religious Figures · Died 985
Antipope Boniface VII, otherwise known as Franco Ferrucci, was a Catholic prelate who claimed the Holy See in 974 and from 984 until 985. A popular tumult compelled him to flee to Constantinople in 974; he carried off a vast treasure, and returned in 984 and removed Pope John XIV (983-984) from office.
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He is supposed to have put Pope Benedict VI to death. After a brief second rule, he died under suspicious circumstances. He is today considered an antipope.
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 985
