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Marcus of Viterbo

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Marcus of Viterbo
Marco da Viterbo
Marco da Viterbo
Born 1304
Died 1369 (aged 64–65)
Occupation Franciscan
Known for Minister General of his order,
papal legate,
Cardinal

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.

References

  1. Back to citation "History of the Franciscan Movement (5)". Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2007-11-22.

Bibliography

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