Pope Gregory XII
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Pope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, 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 claim
Portrait of Gregory XII as Gregory I by van Gent and Berruguete (c. 1476, Ducal Palace, Urbino)
Pope Martin V
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Pope Martin V, born Oddone Colonna, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 November 1417 to his death in February 1431. His election effectively ended the Western Sc
Pope Gregory XII
…of Alexander V. After the former follower of Benedict XIII appeared, the council declared him deposed, ending the Western Schism. A new Roman pontiff, Martin V, was elected after the death of Gregory XII, which many took as an indication that Gregory had been the true pope. Therefore, the papacy was vacant for…
Detail of a fresco in the Museum of the Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova by Lorenzo di Bicci, showing Martin V consecrating the Church of Sant'Egidio, c. 1424
Pope Martin's election is announced. Chronicle of Ulrich of Richenthal.