Marcus of Viterbo

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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.

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

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ History of the Franciscan Movement (5)

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Preceded by
Guillaume Farinier
Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor
13591366
Succeeded by
Thomas of Frignano