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Anastasius II

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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II., pope from 496-498. He lived in the time of the schism of Acacius of Constantinople. He showed some tendency towards conciliation, and thus brought upon himself the lively reproaches of the author of the Liber pontificalis. On the strength of this tradition, Dante has placed this pope in hell.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Anastasius II'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​a/anastasius-ii.html. 1910.
 
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