Pope Anacletus, also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome following Peter and Linus, serving from around AD 80 until his death around AD 92. A Roman by birth, he ordained a number of priests during his tenure and is traditionally credited with setting up about twenty five parishes in Rome. He is remembered as a martyr and is mentioned in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
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WikipediaPope Anacletus: Gender
AD 80 and his death, c.
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born c. AD 15, died c. AD 92
In Era: Classical Antiquity, Article text
The 2012 Annuario Pontificio states, "For the first two centuries, the dates of the start and the end of the pontificate are uncertain", before placing Anacletus' pontificate from 80 to 92.
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