The New Student's Reference Work/Nicholas I (pope)

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85261The New Student's Reference Work — Nicholas I (pope)


Nich'olas I was born of noble Roman parentage, and elected pope in 858. He was zealous in upholding the power of the papal court. He died in 867. Pope Nicholas V (1397–1455) was one of the great scholars of his century, and deserves eternal gratitude for founding the Vatican library.