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Christopher

Illegitimate ruler of the Catholic Church from 903 to 904

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Also known as Antipope Christopher · pope Christopher

Born: 9th century
Died: 904
Birthplace: Rome
Place of death: Rome
Occupation: Catholic priest
Positions held: cardinal
, antipope

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Christopher claimed the papacy from October 903 to January 904. Although he was listed as a legitimate pope in most modern lists of popes until the first half of the 20th century, the apparently uncanonical method by which he obtained the papacy led to his being removed from the quasi-official roster of popes, the Annuario Pontificio. As such, he is now considered an antipope.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Christopher
Christophorus
Religion or worldview: Christianity
Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica
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1.Stated in Find a Grave
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