Conon

Conon (died Sept. 21, 687, Rome [Italy]) was the pope from 686 to 687.

Probably the son of a Thracian soldier, he was educated in Sicily and ordained priest in Rome. He was elected to succeed John V and was consecrated on October 21. Elderly and in poor health, he died 11 months later and was buried in St. Peter’s.

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