Pope
Appointed Pope
Role range: 1406-1415
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Gregory XII Biography and Timeline
Follow Gregory XII through 9 dated historical records for Italy.
Gregory XII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1406
1408
Western Schism
After the Roman Pope Innocent VII died in 1406, the newly elected Roman Pope, Gregory XII, started negotiations with Benedict, suggesting that they both resign so a new Pope could be elected to reunite the Catholic Church. When these talks ended in stalemate in 1408, the French king, Charles VI, declared that France was neutral to both papal contenders
Role range: 1406-1415
1409
Council of Pisa
Charles VI helped to organise the Council of Pisa in 1409. This council was supposed to arrange for both Gregory and Benedict to resign, so that a new universally recognised Pope could be elected. However, since both Benedict and Gregory refused to abdicate, the only thing that was achieved was that a third candidate to the Holy See was put forward: Peter Philarghi, who assumed the name Alexander V
Role range: 1406-1415
Western Schism
Charles VI helped to organise the Council of Pisa in 1409. This council was supposed to arrange for both Gregory and Benedict to resign, so that a new universally recognised Pope could be elected. However, since both Benedict and Gregory refused to abdicate, the only thing that was achieved was that a third candidate to the Holy See was put forward: Peter Philarghi, who assumed the name Alexander V
Role range: 1406-1415
1414
Council of Constance
The Council of Constance was convened on 30 October 1413. During the third session, rival Pope Gregory XII authorized the council as well. The council resolved that all three popes should abdicate and a new Pope be elected
Role range: 1406-1415
Western Schism
The Council of Constance was convened by Pisan Pope John XXIII in 1414 at Constance to resolve the Western Schism. This is endorsed by Gregory XII, Innocent VII's successor in Rome, thus ensuring the legitimacy of any election
Role range: 1406-1415
Western Schism
The Council of Constance was convened on 30 October 1413. During the third session, rival Pope Gregory XII authorized the council as well. The council resolved that all three popes should abdicate and a new Pope be elected
Role range: 1406-1415
1415
Council of Constance
The Council of Constance secures the resignations of John XXIII and Gregory XII while excommunicating the claimant who refused to step down, Benedict XIII
Role range: 1406-1415
Western Schism
The Council of Constance secures the resignations of John XXIII and Gregory XII while excommunicating the claimant who refused to step down, Benedict XIII
Role range: 1406-1415
Records, sources and methodology
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