(d. 752) [Kelly]
Pope (741 - 52) Last of the Greek popes; maintained an active correspondence with Boniface, archbishop of Mainz
Was consulted concerning the rightful ruler of the Franks; advised that Pippin the Short should be king
Boniface, on instruction from Pope Zacharias, authorised the deposition of King Childeric III of the Franks and confirmation of Pippin the Short as king. 1570, p. 172; 1576, p. 130; 1583, p. 129.
Popes Gregory II, Gregory III, Zacharias and Constantine were in conflict with the eastern emperors Philippicus Bardanes and Leo III. 1570, p. 172; 1576, p. 130; 1583, p. 129.
Bishop of Antioch (c. 230 - 238) [Gams]
He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 86; 1576, p. 59; 1583, p. 59.
(d. 491) [H. Elton www.roman-emperors.org]
Roman emperor in the East (474 - 91); co-emperor with his son Leo II in 474; there were several revolts against him.
He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 39; 1576, p. 32; 1583, p. 31.
(d. 380); [Gams] bishop of Verona (362 - 80); there is a Zeno on a list of martyrs at Verona
According to Bede, Zeno bishop of Verona was martyred under Decius. 1570, p. 92; 1576, p. 64; 1583, p. 64.
Zeno, bishop of Verona, was said to have been martyred under Valerian. 1570, p. 104; 1576, p. 73; 1583, p. 73.
(d. early C4) physician of Tyre; martyr
He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 110; 1576, p. 78; 1583, p. 78.
Roman nobleman martyred under Hadrian
He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 66; 1576, p. 40; 1583, p. 40.
(d. 217) [Kelly]
Pope (198/9 - 217)
Foxe questions the attribution of various writings to him. 1570, p. 83; 1576, p. 57; 1583, p. 57.
The antipope Natalius submitted to Zephyrinus and was reinstated into the church by him. 1570, p. 86; 1576, p. 59; 1583, p. 59.