Antipope Alexander V
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Peter of Candia, also known as Petros Philarges, denominated Alexander V, was an antipope elected by the Council of Pisa during the Western Schism. He reigned briefly from 26 June 1409 to his death in
Miniature of Alexander V in the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493
Antipope John XXIII
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Baldassarre Cossa was Pisan antipope as John XXIII during the Western Schism. The Catholic Church today regards him as an antipope in opposition to Pope Gregory XII, whom it recognizes as the rightful
Antipope Alexander V
…remains were placed in the Church of St. Francis in Bologna. A rumour, though now considered false, spread that Cardinal Cossa, who succeeded him as Antipope John XXIII (1410–1415), poisoned him. The Popes' drinking society at Greyfriars, University of Oxford, is traditionally held to have been founded by Peter during…
Miniature from the Chronicle of the Council of Constance by Ulrich of Richenthal
Tomb of Antipope John XXIII