Pope John IX

John IX () was Pope from 898 to 900. 

Early life
Although his exact birth day is unknown, he was a native of Tivoli, which is near Rome.

Monk 
He was a Benedictine monk. 

Pope
He was made Pope because of the support of Emperor Lambert of Spoleto. Lambert was of the Formosian party. Pope Sergius III who had been elected by the Anti-Formosians was chased from office with arms. John IX died unexpectedly in the year 900, which again led to feuds between different groups.

Related pages
 List of popes

References

Category:9th-century births
Category:900 deaths
Category:Italian popes
Category:Benedictines
Category:Year of birth unknown