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Marcus of Viterbo

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Marcus of Viterbo
Marco da Viterbo
Born1304 (1304)
Died1369 (aged 64–65)
NationalityItalian
OccupationFranciscan
Known forMinister General of his order,
papal legate,
Cardinal

Marcus of Viterbo (1304–1369) was an Italian Franciscan. He became Minister General of his order in 1359,[1] a papal legate, and in 1366 a Cardinal.

He died of plague. A monument to him is in the Chiesa di S. Francesco in Viterbo.

References

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  • Giorgio Aquilina (1971), Marco da Viterbo (1304-1369), Ministro generale dei frati minori, cardinale e nunzio apostolico

Notes

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  1. ^ "History of the Franciscan Movement (5)". Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor
1359–1366
Succeeded by