Formosus
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Summary
Formosus was born on 816[1] in Rome[2]. He died on April 4, 896[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,173 views/month, #6,606 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[9]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], bishop of Porto-Santa Rufina[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Formosus[15]
- Cause of death: poisoning[16]
- Given name: Formosus[17]
- Significant event: Cadaver Synod[18]
- Work location: Rome[19], Papal States[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], New International Encyclopedia[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25]
- Name in native language: Formosus PP.[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Formosus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Formosus born?
Formosus was born in Rome[2].
Where did Formosus die?
Formosus died in Rome[4].
What did Formosus do for work?
Formosus worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7].