Historical Events from This Year 514
Born in 514
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Symmachus
Pope of the Catholic Church
Died
July 19th, 514 1510 years ago — None years old
Served as pope from 498 to 514. His papacy faced challenges of schism and theological disputes, particularly with the Acacian schism between the Eastern and Western churches. Symmachus worked towards unifying the church and is credited with strengthening the position of the papacy. He oversaw several important synods and dealt with the influence of the Ostrogothic rulers in Italy.
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