Pope from
30 October 701
Pope until
11 January 705
Died
11 January 705
Who he was
John was a Greek, elected in October 701. Little is known of his earlier life.
What he is remembered for
He calmed the Italian militias who marched on Rome against the exarch, and when the Lombard Duke Gisulf raided the Roman countryside he sent priests with money to ransom the captives and persuade him to withdraw. He heard St Wilfrid's appeal and confirmed his rights, and sent the pallium to Brihtwald, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sources
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