Pope Gregory XII
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Pope Gregory XII (Latin: Gregorius XII; Italian: Gregorio XII; c. 1327 – 18 October 1417), born Angelo Corraro, Corario,[1] or Correr,[2] was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claimant Benedict XIII and the Pisan claimants Alexander V and John XXIII. Gregory XII wanted to unify the Church and voluntarily resigned in 1415 to end the schism.[3]
Quick Facts Pope Gregory XII, Church ...
Gregory XII | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 30 November 1406 |
Papacy ended | 4 July 1415 |
Predecessor | Innocent VII |
Successor | Martin V |
Opposed to | Avignon claimant:Pisan claimants: |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1390 |
Created cardinal | 12 June 1405 by Innocent VII |
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Born | Angelo Corraro (or Corario)[1] c. 1327 |
Died | 18 October 1417(1417-10-18) (aged 89–90) Recanati, Marche, Papal States |
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Quick Facts Papal styles of, Reference style ...
Papal styles of Pope Gregory XII | |
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Reference style | His Holiness |
Spoken style | Your Holiness |
Religious style | Holy Father |
Posthumous style | None |
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