the first of several pontiffs from the powerful tusculani family
1Benedict VIII — died 1024, pope 1012 24. * * * ▪ pope original name Teofilatto, Latin Theophylactus born , probably County of Tusculum [Italy] died April 9, 1024 pope from 1012 to 1024, the first of several pontiffs from the powerful Tusculani family.… …