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Adrian II was a male Catholic priest and Pope who served within the Catholic Church. Born in Rome in 792, he conducted his work primarily in Rome and the Papal States. He died on December 14, 872, in Rome.
He is buried in St. Peter's Basilica. His life and role are described in sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia. He is also recognized in the Popes collection.
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Place of birth
- Rome
- Place of death
- Rome
- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Position held
- Pope
- Religion
- Catholic Church
- Image
- Adrian II.jpg
- Work location
- Papal States
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- Commons category
- Hadrianus II
- date of birth
- 0792-00-00
- date of death
- 0872-12-14
- place of burial
- St. Peter's Basilica
- described by source
- Wikitólica
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Encyclopedic overview
Pope Adrian II (Latin: Hadrianus II; also Hadrian II; 792 – 14 December 872) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 867 to his death on 14 December 872. He continued the policy of his predecessor, Nicholas I. Despite seeking good relations with Louis II of Italy, he was placed under surveillance, and his wife and daughters were killed by Louis' supporters.
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