| Marinus I | |
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| Papacy began | 16 December 882 |
| Papacy ended | 15 May 884 |
| Predecessor | John VIII |
| Successor | Adrian III |
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| Birth name | ??? |
| Born | ??? Gallese, Rome |
| Died | 15 May 884 ??? |
| Other Popes named Marinus (disambiguation) | |
Pope Marinus I (or Martin II), was Pope between 16 December 882 and 15 May 884. He succeeded John VIII in about the end of December 882.
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Before becoming Pope, he served as Bishop of Caere, which made his election controversial, because, at this stage of history, a bishop was expected never to leave office to move to another see. On three separate occasions he had been employed by the three popes who preceded him as legate to Constantinople, his mission in each case having reference to the controversy excited by Photius, Patriarch of Constantinople.
Among his first acts as pope were the restitution of Formosus as Cardinal Bishop of Portus and the anathematizing of Photius.[1] Due to his respect for Alfred the Great (r. 871-899), he freed the Anglo-Saxons of Rome from tribute and taxation.[1] He died in May or June 884, his successor being Adrian III.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). "Marinus (popes)". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). "Pope Marinus I". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
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| Preceded by John VIII |
Pope 882–884 |
Succeeded by Adrian III |
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