Urgent Questions

Jan 13, 2009 23:00

I am in the process of writing a ficlet and am curious about a few things; don’t think me stupid for asking them I just want to be thorough ( Read more... )

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otempora42 January 13 2009, 23:26:49 UTC
My knowledge of pre-Renassaince Europe is a bit hazy, but from what I can recall from my stint at Catholic school, cardinals weren't appointed outside of Rome until the eleventh century, and even then I doubt that they'd be as far away as Albion. Their primary role was to be advisors to the Pope, settle dispute between bishops, and elect new Popes (although only after 1059). Not jobs that require being outside of Rome (and also, it'd be pretty hard to travel from England to Rome ( ... )

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nivue January 14 2009, 20:00:48 UTC
Wow, thanks so much for the help :)

I shall continue typing forthwith XD

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nivue January 14 2009, 19:59:50 UTC
Thanks very much :)

I think I shall be taking some artistic licence then!

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