Manual of the Lives of the Popes : From St. Peter to Pius Ix.
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His pontificate lasted only forty days. The Popes at this time were the actual sovereigns of Rome and its territory, although the emperor, as guardian of the Roman Church, exercised a degree of jurisdiction rather advantageous than otherwise. 112 MANUAL OF THE 103. Gregory IV., a.d. 827-844. He was the son of a Roman patrician. In the time of the troubles between Louis le Debonnaire and his sons he went to France to effect peace, but without success. He gave his voice against Louis, returned to... Rome, where he enjoyed a high reputation, and died January the 8th, 844. 104. Sergius IL, a.d. 844-847. Sergius had received many marks of esteem from four of the preceding Pontiffs. He was elected without the authorisation of the Empe- ror Lothaire, who disputed his election, but it was confirmed in an assembly of Bishops. He crowned Louis, son of Lothaire L, King of the Lombards. The Arabs in this reign pillaged the environs of Rome and the churches outside the walls. Sergius II. died suddenly, after having held the Holy See three years.
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