Who was the rival of Pope Formosus?
Lambert of Spoleto
Arnulf of Carinthia
King Charles III
Emperor Louis the Pious
Answer
Lambert of Spoleto was the rival of Pope Formosus. Lambert was a powerful duke in Italy, and he was opposed to Formosus' election as pope. Lambert invaded Rome and forced Formosus to abdicate. Formosus was later excommunicated and his body was desecrated. Lambert eventually became pope himself, but he was never able to overcome the opposition of Formosus' supporters.
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