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| − | '''Pope Adrian III''' (also known as '''Hadrian III''') was [[Pope]] from [[May 17]], [[884]] to September, [[885]]. He was born | + | '''Pope Adrian III''' (also known as '''Hadrian III''') was [[Pope]] from [[May 17]], [[884]] to September, [[885]]. |
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| + | The paucity of information on Adrian III is typical of the lack of detailed biographical data on many of the Popes from this period. He was born in [[Rome]]. At this time, Popes were elected by the people and clergy of Rome and almost all of them served from a young age within the papal establishment. Presumably, Adrian worked his way up through the ranks. He may or may not have been a Cardinal before his election. He was obviously popular enough to be a candidate for the papacy, although money was not uninvolved in the process at this time. There is, however, no evidence that he engineered the election. One source refers to his "having aided the Romans during a famine", which could explain his election to the papacy <ref>"Adrian III, Saint" (2007). In Encyclopædia Britannica. [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9003792 Adrian III, Saint"] Retrieved September 21, 2007</ref> | ||
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| + | He died in September, [[885]], at [[Modena]], on a journey to [[Worms, Germany|Worms]], in modern [[Germany]]. | ||
| + | Canonized June 2, 1891. Feast day, july 8 | ||
His brief pontificate came during troubled times. He died en route to a [[Reichstag (institution)|diet]] at [[Worms, Germany]], after being summoned by the Frankish King [[Charles III, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles III, The Fat]], to settle the succession to the empire and discuss the rising [[Saracen]] power. The motives for his veneration are practically unknown, but he was noted for having aided the Romans during a famine. His cult was confirmed in [[1891]], and his feast day is [[8 July]]. | His brief pontificate came during troubled times. He died en route to a [[Reichstag (institution)|diet]] at [[Worms, Germany]], after being summoned by the Frankish King [[Charles III, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles III, The Fat]], to settle the succession to the empire and discuss the rising [[Saracen]] power. The motives for his veneration are practically unknown, but he was noted for having aided the Romans during a famine. His cult was confirmed in [[1891]], and his feast day is [[8 July]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:54, 21 September 2007
| Adrian III | |
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| Papacy began | May 17, 884 |
| Papacy ended | September, 885 |
| Predecessor | Marinus I |
| Successor | Stephen V |
| Born | ??? Rome, Italy |
| Died | September, 885 Modena, Italy |
| Other popes named Adrian | |
| Styles of Pope Adrian III | |
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| Reference style | His Holiness |
| Spoken style | Your Holiness |
| Religious style | Holy Father |
| Posthumous style | Saint |
Pope Adrian III (also known as Hadrian III) was Pope from May 17, 884 to September, 885.
Biography
The paucity of information on Adrian III is typical of the lack of detailed biographical data on many of the Popes from this period. He was born in Rome. At this time, Popes were elected by the people and clergy of Rome and almost all of them served from a young age within the papal establishment. Presumably, Adrian worked his way up through the ranks. He may or may not have been a Cardinal before his election. He was obviously popular enough to be a candidate for the papacy, although money was not uninvolved in the process at this time. There is, however, no evidence that he engineered the election. One source refers to his "having aided the Romans during a famine", which could explain his election to the papacy [1]
He died in September, 885, at Modena, on a journey to Worms, in modern Germany. Canonized June 2, 1891. Feast day, july 8 His brief pontificate came during troubled times. He died en route to a diet at Worms, Germany, after being summoned by the Frankish King Charles III, The Fat, to settle the succession to the empire and discuss the rising Saracen power. The motives for his veneration are practically unknown, but he was noted for having aided the Romans during a famine. His cult was confirmed in 1891, and his feast day is 8 July.
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| Preceded by: Marinus I |
Bishop of Rome 884–885 |
Succeeded by: Stephen V |
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Notes
- ↑ "Adrian III, Saint" (2007). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Adrian III, Saint" Retrieved September 21, 2007
ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
- 9th edition (1880s) of the Encyclopædia Britannica
- Cheetham, Sir Nicolas Keepers of the Keys: a history of the popes from St Peter to John Paul II, NY: Scribner, 1983 ISBN 9780684178639
- Duffy, Eamon Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes, New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1997 ISBN 9780300073324
- Walsh, Michael J An Illustrated History of the Popes: St Peter to John Paul II, NY: St Martin's Press, 1980 ISBN 9780312408176
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