# Pope Gelasius I - Pope

URL: https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-gelasius-i
Pontificate: 1 March 492 – 21 November 496
Number in the papal list: 49
Born-Died: c. 410 - 496
Papal era: Imperial Church
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gelasius_I

Roman citizen of Berber descent, later a subject of the (Ostrogothic) Kingdom of Italy; last pope to have been born on the continent of Africa. Feast day 21 November.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Pope Felix III](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-felix-iii)
- Next in list: [Pope Anastasius II](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-anastasius-ii)

## Timeline events during this pontificate
- 496 - [Baptism of Clovis](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/496-baptism-of-clovis)