Pope Adrian V: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Adrian V (also known as Hadrian V), born Ottobuono de' Fieschi (ca. 1205 - August 18, 1276), 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 King Henry III and his barons.

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