Anastasius Bibliothecarius

Antipope

Anastasius III
Papacy beganc.17 July 855
Papacy endedc.29 September 855
PredecessorRoman claimant:
Leo IV
Antipapal claimant:
John VIII
SuccessorRoman claimant:
Benedict III
Antipapal claimant:
Christopher
Other post(s)Abbot of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Bibliothecarius of the Roman Catholic Church
Personal details
Bornc.810
Diedc.878

Anastasius Bibliothecarius (c. 810 – c. 878) was the chief archivist and librarian (bibliothecarius) of the Holy See and also briefly a claimant to the papacy.