Pope Adrian V
Pope Adrian V (Latin: Adrianus V; c. 1210/1220 – 18 August 1276), born Ottobuono de' Fieschi, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 July 1276 to his death on 18 August 1276. He was an envoy of Pope Clement IV sent to England in May 1265 who successfully completed his task of resolving disputes between King Henry III of England and his barons. Adrian V was elected pope following the death of Innocent V, but died of natural illness before being ordained to the priesthood.
Adrian V | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
Tomb of Adrian V, St. Peter’s Basilica | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 11 July 1276 |
| Papacy ended | 18 August 1276 |
| Predecessor | Innocent V |
| Successor | John XXI |
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| Created cardinal | December 1251 by Innocent IV |
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| Born | Ottobuono de' Fieschi c. 1210–1220 |
| Died | 18 August 1276 Viterbo, Papal States |
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In the Divine Comedy, Dante meets Adrian V in the fifth terrace of Purgatorio where Adrian V cleanses for the vice of avarice.
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