Stephen X Quiz

(Stephen X is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope. Stephen X was known as Stephen IX during the time when he was pope. On 23 March 752 a priest was elected pope who took the name Stephen II. He died on 25 March 752 without being consecrated and hence not considered as pope. He was considered as pope in the 16th century and that led to confusion of numbers of popes who subsequently took the name Stephen.)

1. Where was Frederic de Lorraine born?
  • Correct Answer: Lorraine

2. Where was Frederic de Lorraine archdeacon?
  • Correct Answer: Liege

3. To which pope was Frederic de Lorraine adviser?
  • Correct Answer: Leo IX

4. Where was Frederic de Lorraine legate in 1054?
  • Correct Answer: Constantinople

5. Which abbey did Frederic de Lorraine join?
  • Correct Answer: Benedictine

6. Who created Frederic de Lorraine cardinal?
  • Correct Answer: Victor II

7. When was Stephen X elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 2 August 1057

8. What instruction did Stephen X about the election of his successor?
  • Correct Answer: Wait till Hildebrand returns

9. When did Stephen X die?
  • Correct Answer: 29 March 1058

10. Where did Stephen X die?
  • Correct Answer: Florence

Back to top