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Pornocracy is a term that has been used to mean government or domination of government by prostitutes.In history, it refers specifically to a period of papacy in the early tenth century, beginning with Pope Sergius III from 904 and ending with the death of John XII in 963. During this period, the popes were under the influence of corrupt women (though not necessarily prostitutes), especially Theodora and her daughter, Marozia. This period is also called the Rule of the Harlots.
It is popularly believed that Marozia was the concubine of Sergius III and the mother of Pope John XI. She was also accused of having had John X murdered (who had originally been nominated for office by Theodora) in order to secure the electionSee also Election (movie) for the film directed by Alexander Payne For the Theological concept of election, see Predestination An election is a process in which a vote is held to elect candidates to an office. It is the mechanism by which a democracy fill of her current favourite, Leo VILeo VI succeeded John X as pope in 928, and reigned seven months and a few days. He was succeeded by Stephen VIII. original text taken from the 9th edition (1882) of a famous encyclopedia. Leo 06..
Theodora and Marozia undoubtedly held great sway over the popes during this time. In particular, as political rulers of RomeRome ( Italian and Latin Roma is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. It is located on the lower Tiber river, near the Mediterranean Sea, at 41°50'N, 12°15'E. The Vatican City State, a sovereign enclave within Rome, is the seat of the Roman they had effective control over the election of new popes. However, it is debatable whether all of the allegations that have been made against them can be substantiated. Much of the evidenceEvidence is: Any observable event which tends to prove or disprove a proposition, see reality. Any testimony or exhibit which is allowed to be considered by the trier of fact in a judicial or administrative proceeding. Evidence in the United States federa for the time comes from the histories of LiutprandLiutprand Liudprand Luitprand (c. 922- 972), Italian historian and author, bishop of Cremona, was born towards the beginning of the 10th century, of a good Lombard family. In 931 he entered the service of King Hugo of Italy as page; he afterwards rose to, bishop of CremonaCremona is a city in Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left shore of Po river in the middle of Pianura padana (Po valley). It is a small city, capital of the province of Cremona. Founded in 218 BCE by the Romans as a military outpost, it quickly grew in. Liutprand took part in the Assembly of Bishops which deposed John XII and was a political enemy of RomeRome ( Italian and Latin Roma is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. It is located on the lower Tiber river, near the Mediterranean Sea, at 41°50'N, 12°15'E. The Vatican City State, a sovereign enclave within Rome, is the seat of the Roman; he is described by the Catholic EncyclopediaThe Catholic Encyclopedia is an English-language encyclopedia published in 1913 by the Roman Catholic Church, designed to give "authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine". Starting in 1993, the encyclopedia ( as “ever a strong partisan and frequently unfair towards his adversaries”. The worst excesses of the time might be considered no more than eclectic gossip.
1 List of popes during the pornocracy
