Gregory

Deceased Person

0664 – 0677

63

Who was Gregory?

Gregory was an Exarch of Ravenna.

Gregory succeeded Theodore I Calliopas as Exarch. His tenure is mostly known for his support of the Archbishop of Ravenna in the latter's struggles with the papacy over the independence of the see. Also during his administration, the Byzantine Emperor Constans II invaded southern Italy in an unsuccessful attempt to destroy the power of the Lombards. He was succeeded in 677 by Theodore II.

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Born
0664
Religion
  • Christianity
Died
0677

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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