John VII of Constantinople
John VII, surnamed Grammatikos or Grammaticus, i.e., "the Grammarian" (Greek: Ἰωάννης Γραμματικός, Iōannīs Grammatikos; died before 867), was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from January 21, 837 to March 4, 843, died before 867. He is not to be confused with the much earlier philosopher John Philoponos.
John VII of Constantinople | |
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
The embassy of John VII in 829, between Emperor Theophilos (right) and Caliph Al-Ma'mun, from the Madrid Skylitzes. | |
Installed | 837 |
Term ended | 843 |
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Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
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