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Formosus was a pope. Born on 816 in Rome, Formosus died on 4 April 896 in Rome.
Positions held include bishop of Porto-Santa Rufina (846) and Pope (891–896).
With a Wikipedia article in 79 languages, Formosus is No. 10,075 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 816, Rome
- Died
- 4 April 896, Rome
- Country
- Papal States
- Known as
- Diplomat, Catholic priest, writer
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 79
Did you know
30
Was 30 when first bishop of Porto-Santa Rufina (846).
80
Lived to 80.
588
One of 588 people in the Index born in Rome, with Julius Caesar.
79
Has a Wikipedia article in 79 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 846–Bishop of Porto-Santa Rufina
- 891–896Pope
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