Gregory VI Quiz

(Gregory VI is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope.)

1. Who was Giovanni Graziano’s godson who became pope?
  • Correct Answer: Teofilatto

2. Where was Giovanni Graziano archpriest?
  • Correct Answer: St. John at the Latin Gate

3. Who sold papacy to Giovanni Graziano?
  • Correct Answer: Benedict IX

4. When was Gregory VI elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 5 May 1045

5. Two former popes returned to Rome in 1046 to claim papacy. One was Benedict IX. Who was the second claimant?
  • Correct Answer: Sylvester III

6. Where did Gregory VI meet Henry III?
  • Correct Answer: Piacenza

7. Which council deposed Gregory VI for simony?
  • Correct Answer: Council of Sutri

8. When was Gregory VI deposed?
  • Correct Answer: 20 December 1046

9. Who accompanied Gregory VI to Germany and later became pope?
  • Correct Answer: Hildebrand

10. Where did Gregory VI die?
  • Correct Answer: Cologne

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