Pope Benedict VIII was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 18 May 1012 until 1024. He was born Theophylact of Tusculum to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum. Unusually for a medieval pope, he had strong authority both in Rome and abroad.
- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Position held
- Pope
- Citizenship
- Papal States
- Born
- 980
- Died
- April 15, 1024
