The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Pope Leo (A.D. 853)

Also known as: Leo · Family: Romans · Role: pope · First appears: A.D. 836–867

Life events

  • 853 · Leo consecrated Alfred king and adopted him as his spiritual son.(A.D. 836–867 · 📍 Rome)
    • With: Alfred
    • “The same year King Ethelwulf sent his son Alfred to Rome; and Leo, who was then pope, consecrated him king, and adopted him as his spiritual son.”

A.D. 836–867

  • vassal / appointee: Alfred “Leo, who was then pope, consecrated him king, and adopted him as his spiritual son.”
  • pupil: Alfred “Leo, who was then pope, consecrated him king, and adopted him as his spiritual son.”

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