Paul I | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 29 May 757 |
Papacy ended | 28 June 767 |
Predecessor | Stephen II |
Successor | Stephen III |
Personal details | |
Born | 700 |
Died | 28 June 767 Rome, Papal States | (aged 66–67)
Other popes named Paul |
Pope Paul I (Latin: Paulus I; 700 – 28 June 767) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the emerging Papal States from 29 May 757 to his death. He first served as a Roman deacon and was frequently employed by his brother, Pope Stephen II, in negotiations with the Lombard kings.