Formosus Collection

POPE FORMOSUS
FORMOSUS, pope 891-896 A year of his death his corpse was exhumed and put on trial by his successor, Stephanus VI, who was strangled for his lack of respect Date: 897

Cistus species
Purple cistus, Cistus purpurea, sheathed-leaved cistus, Cistus vaginatus, beautiful cistus, Cistus formosus, Algarve cistus, Cistus algarvensis, and hoary-leaved rose cistus, Cistus incanus

Formosus
LLM460374 Formosus by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Formosus. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Picture No. 11980831
butterfly, Formosus Jewelmark, Riodinidae, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, Antioquia, Colombia butterfly, Formosus Jewelmark, Riodinidae, Rio Claro Reserve

Beautiful or red sparus, striped or cuckoo wrasse, Labrus bimaculatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Ground parrot, Pezoporus wallicus.. Handcolored steel engraving by Joseph Kidd from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Browns Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, Edinburgh, 1833

Beautiful cistus with vivid yellow flowers decorated with crimson, Cistus formosus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical

Pope Stephanus VI
POPE STEPHANUS VI (sometimes listed as Stephanus VII) arraigns his predecessor Formosus, exhumed for the purpose : he himself was later strangled

Pope Formosus
FORMOSUS pope who earned bizarre posthumous fame by being exhumed and his corpse put on trial by his successor, Stephanus VI

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"Formosus: The Intriguing Tale of Pope Formosus and the Cistus Species" In this captivating picture, titled "Pope Formosus and Stephen VII, " artist Jean-Paul Laurens takes us back to a significant moment in history. Picture No. 11980831 showcases the clash between two powerful figures - Pope Formosus and Stephen VII. Pope Formosus, known for his influential papacy during the 9th century, is depicted here with an air of authority. His legacy was marked by his efforts to reform the Church and strengthen its moral fiber. However, his reign was not without controversy. The Cistus species mentioned in this context adds another layer of intrigue to our story. This beautiful or red sparus plant symbolizes resilience and adaptability - qualities that both Pope Formosus and Stephen VII possessed as they navigated through turbulent times. Interestingly, we also encounter references to a ground parrot called Pezoporus wallicus. Just like these birds, Pope Formosus had to navigate treacherous grounds within the Vatican walls while facing opposition from various factions. Moving on from plants to people, we come across Pope Stephan VI repeatedly mentioned alongside Pope Formosus. It seems that their destinies were intertwined in some way or another. Perhaps it was due to their differing approaches towards leadership or conflicting ideologies that led them down such divergent paths. As we delve deeper into this historical narrative, it becomes evident that there are multiple sides to every story - just like different varieties of cistuses with vivid yellow flowers showcased in antique engravings. Ultimately, "Formosus" serves as a reminder that even amidst political turmoil and religious controversies, beauty can still emerge – much like the woolly rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) depicted in botanical illustrations associated with this tale.