John VII (c. 650 - October 18, 707) was pope from 705 to 707. The successor of John VI, he was (like his predecessor) of Greek nationality. His origins are unclear. Allegedly he emanated from Rossano in Calabria, although Constantinople would be a plausible alternative. He is one of the popes of the Byzantine captivity. John VII died in 707 and was buried in St. Peter's. He was succeeded by Sisinnius. It is said his death was murder by a cuckolded husband of a woman he was having sex with.