RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Pope Anastasius II

450 - 498

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Pope Anastasius II (died 19 November 498) was the bishop of Rome from 24 November 496 to his death on 19 November 498. He was an important figure in trying to end the Acacian schism, but his efforts resulted in the Laurentian schism, which followed his death. Anastasius was born in Rome, the son of a priest, and is buried in St. Peter's Basilica. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Pope Anastasius II is the 517th most popular religious figure (up from 643rd in 2019), the 599th most popular biography from Italy (up from 763rd in 2019) and the 234th most popular Italian Religious Figure.

Pope Anastasius II is most famous for being the pope who restored communion with the Eastern Church.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Pope Anastasius II ranks 517 out of 3,187. Before him are Pope Boniface II, Pope Leo V, Haggai, Guru Gobind Singh, Vincent Ferrer, and Pope John XIII. After him are Margaret Mary Alacoque, Kashyapa, James, son of Alphaeus, Umm Salama, Angelo Sodano, and Pope Leo VI.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 450, Pope Anastasius II ranks 3. Before him are Pope Hormisdas, and Justin I. After him are Cynric, Mazdak, Huneric, Gunthamund, Emperor Kenzō, Ildibad, Thrasamund, Mundus, and Gesalec. Among people deceased in 498, Pope Anastasius II ranks 1. After him is Emperor Ninken.

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  • Photo of Pope Hormisdas

    Pope Hormisdas

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    450 - 523

    HPI: 76.89

    Rank: 1

  • Photo of Justin I

    Justin I

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 527

    HPI: 76.33

    Rank: 2

  • Photo of Pope Anastasius II

    Pope Anastasius II

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    450 - 498

    HPI: 73.65

    Rank: 3

  • Photo of Cynric

    Cynric

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 560

    HPI: 71.77

    Rank: 4

  • Photo of Mazdak

    Mazdak

    PHILOSOPHER

    450 - 529

    HPI: 70.30

    Rank: 5

  • Photo of Huneric

    Huneric

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 484

    HPI: 69.11

    Rank: 6

  • Photo of Gunthamund

    Gunthamund

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 477

    HPI: 68.94

    Rank: 7

  • Photo of Emperor Kenzō

    Emperor Kenzō

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 487

    HPI: 67.81

    Rank: 8

  • Photo of Ildibad

    Ildibad

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 541

    HPI: 67.25

    Rank: 9

  • Photo of Thrasamund

    Thrasamund

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 523

    HPI: 67.19

    Rank: 10

  • Photo of Mundus

    Mundus

    MILITARY PERSONNEL

    450 - 536

    HPI: 66.88

    Rank: 11

  • Photo of Gesalec

    Gesalec

    POLITICIAN

    450 - 512

    HPI: 66.86

    Rank: 12

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In Italy

Among people born in Italy, Pope Anastasius II ranks 599 out of 5,161. Before him are Salvatore Adamo (1943), Ennius (-239), Giulio Caccini (1551), Laura Bassi (1711), Pope John XIII (930), and Francesco Redi (1626). After him are Propertius (-50), Servilia (-104), Angelo Sodano (1927), Bonaventura Cavalieri (1598), Paolo Rossi (1956), and Pope Leo VI (914).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Italy

Among religious figures born in Italy, Pope Anastasius II ranks 234. Before him are Pope Benedict V (930), Pope Stephen II (715), Pope Marcellinus (250), Pope Boniface II (470), Pope Leo V (870), and Pope John XIII (930). After him are Angelo Sodano (1927), Pope Leo VI (914), Anastasia of Sirmium (281), Dominic Savio (1842), Aloysius Gonzaga (1568), and Pope Eusebius (250).

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