Marcus of Viterbo

Marco da Viterbo

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

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

Notes

  1. ↑ History of the Franciscan Movement (5)
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Guillaume Farinier		 Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor
1359–1366		 Succeeded by
Thomas of Frignano
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