The pope before John Paul II was John Paul I, who reigned for only 33 days before he died.
Pope John Paul I died after slightly more than a month in office.
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
John Paul II
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
Pope John Paul I died September 28, 1978Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005
There were three: 1.Pope Paul VI 2.Pope John Paul I 3.Pope John Paul II
If you are referring to Pope Paul VI, he was succeeded by Pope John Paul I.
Pope John Paul I died on September 28, 1978 at the age of 65.
Pope John Paul was 84 years old, almost 85, when he died.
Pope John Paul I preceded Pope John Paul II. He served only about 33 days before he died suddenly in his sleep.
Pope John Paul II died in 2005.
Pope John Paul the 1st he was only the Pope for 30 days and then he Died after him that's when Pope John Paul the Second became Pope. Hope this Helps