John XV

With the system of exegesis then in vogue, it was not difficult to discover an emphatic command to this effect in John, XV.

John XV. elected in 985, had disputes with the consul, who exiled him, and did not agree to see him until the pope had promised to respect the popular authority.

It was John XV. who filled the chair of St. Peter, when in 987 Hugh Capet dethroned the Carlovingian race, and made himself king of France.

John XIV. installed by the emperor Otho II. in Nov. 983, banished by Francon or Boniface in the month of March following put to death 20th Aug 984 John XV. who died before the month of July is not counted: he is distinct from tbe following, to whom the name of John XV. remains.

John XV. a Roman, son of the priest Leo, installed in July, 906; banished by the consul Creseentius in 987, restored by Otho III. died 996 141.