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Pope Formosus

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Birth
Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Death
4 Apr 896 (aged 79–80)
Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Burial
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Pope. Formosus was born around 816, probably in Rome. He became Cardinal-Bishop of Oporto in 864. He undertook diplomatic missions to Bulgaria and France. Formosus was excommunicated by Pope John VIII for leading the party that opposed John's coronation of Charles the Bald. Later, he was restored and was subsequently elected pope.
Pope. Formosus was born around 816, probably in Rome. He became Cardinal-Bishop of Oporto in 864. He undertook diplomatic missions to Bulgaria and France. Formosus was excommunicated by Pope John VIII for leading the party that opposed John's coronation of Charles the Bald. Later, he was restored and was subsequently elected pope.

Bio by: MC


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  • Originally Created by: MC
  • Added: May 24, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8822314/formosus: accessed ), memorial page for Pope Formosus (816–4 Apr 896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8822314, citing Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City; Maintained by Find a Grave.