Wikipedia: Pope Adrian V

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ADRIAN V. (Ottobuono de' Fieschi), pope in 1276, was a Genoese who was created cardinal deacon by his uncle [Innocent IV]?.

In 1264 he was sent to England to mediate between [Henry III]? and his barons.

He was elected pope to succeed [Innocent V]? on the 11th of July 1276, but died at Viterbo on the 18th of August, without having been ordained to the priesthood.

Papal History

: previous pope: Pope Innocent V (1276)
: following pope: Pope John XXI (1276-1277)

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