Theophylactus' Papal Fluctuations Regret

Theophylactus' Papal Fluctuations Regret

Theophylactus of Tusculum served as the Pope three separate times. Initially, he was elected because his father bribed the voters, but a rebellion overthrew him. Theophylactus returned to the throne but sold it to his godfather. Subsequently, he regretted selling it and reclaimed the throne.

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