Description: (Roman Noblewoman and Alleged Mistress of Pope Sergius III)
Marozia, also known as Mariuccia, was a Roman noblewoman renowned for holding the titles of senatrix and patricia of Rome, bestowed upon her by Pope John X. She was believed to have a close relationship with Pope Sergius III. Together with her sister Theodora, Marozia exerted significant influence in Rome through a combination of political maneuvers and romantic entanglements. They strategically elevated their lovers to positions of power, including the prestigious Roman tiara. This era of their dominance is often referred to as the "pornocracy" due to their governance by proxy through male figures in the Roman hierarchy.