Alberic II

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Alberic II

duke of Spoleto

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Saint Odo of Cluny
Abbot of Cluny
…the role of peacemaker between Alberic II, prince of Rome (932–954), and King Hugh of Italy (926–945) during their struggle for preeminence, and Alberic turned to him to reform various monasteries in and around Rome. Odo also cultivated a local network of donors in the neighbourhood of Cluny. During his…
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…the role of peacemaker between Alberic II, prince of Rome (932–954), and King Hugh of Italy (926–945) during their struggle for preeminence, and Alberic turned to him to reform various monasteries in and around Rome. Odo also cultivated a local network of donors in the neighbourhood of Cluny. During his…
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Stephen VIII
Because Duke Alberic II of Spoleto, virtual dictator of Rome, dominated his pontificate, Stephen had little opportunity for independent action. His political efforts were directed toward supporting the last Carolingian, King Louis IV d’Outremer (from Overseas), Charles III the Simple’s son. He formally recognized Louis, threatening to…
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Because Duke Alberic II of Spoleto, virtual dictator of Rome, dominated his pontificate, Stephen had little opportunity for independent action. His political efforts were directed toward supporting the last Carolingian, King Louis IV d’Outremer (from Overseas), Charles III the Simple’s son. He formally recognized Louis, threatening to…
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