Who was the former pope who tried to reclaim his position?
Clement II
Boniface III
Benedict IX
Henry III
Answer
Benedict IX was the former pope who tried to reclaim his position. He was a young man when he became pope, and he was known for his wild and scandalous behavior. He was eventually deposed by a group of cardinals, and he tried to reclaim his position several times, but he was unsuccessful. He died in exile in 1055.
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