Birth of John XXII
Birth of John XXII
Role range: 1316-1334
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John XXII Biography and Timeline
Follow John XXII through 44 dated historical records for Italy.
John XXII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1245–1333Years on this page
1245
1300
Bishop of Frejus
Jacques Duese was appointed Bishop of Frejus before his later service at Avignon and the papal court.
Role range: 1316-1334
1309
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Naples for Charles II
Role range: 1316-1334
1310
Bishop of Avignon
Jacques Duese was transferred to the episcopal see of Avignon.
Role range: 1316-1334
Defence of Unam Sanctam
Jacques Duese defended Pope Boniface VIII and the principles expressed in the bull Unam Sanctam.
Role range: 1316-1334
Templar Legal Opinions
Before becoming pope, Jacques Duese delivered legal opinions supporting the suppression of the Knights Templar.
Role range: 1316-1334
1312
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
1316
Papal Coronation
John XXII was crowned at Lyon after his election to the papacy.
Role range: 1316-1334
Pope
Appointed Pope, originally Jacques Duese, resides at Avignon under French influence
Role range: 1316-1334
1317
Conversion
Pope John XXII, under guidance from Gnesen Archbishop Borislav, offers Catholicism to Lithuania
Role range: 1316-1334
Imperial Vacancy Claim
John asserted papal authority over imperial affairs while the German kingship remained disputed.
Role range: 1316-1334
Order to Spiritual Franciscans
John ordered refractory Spiritual Franciscans to submit to the authority of their superiors.
Role range: 1316-1334
Robert of Naples as Imperial Vicar
John appointed Robert of Naples as papal representative in imperial territories during the disputed succession.
Role range: 1316-1334
1318
Condemnation of Spiritual Doctrines
John declared a number of doctrines associated with the Spiritual Franciscans erroneous.
Role range: 1316-1334
Eastern Mission Organisation
During John's pontificate, permanent missions expanded in Asia and an archbishopric was established at Sultaniyeh.
Role range: 1316-1334
1321
Condemnation of John of Pouilly
John XXII condemned propositions attributed to the theologian John of Pouilly concerning confession and papal authority.
Role range: 1316-1334
1322
Evangelical Poverty Ruling
John rejected the Franciscan chapter's assertion concerning the absolute poverty of Christ and the Apostles.
Role range: 1316-1334
1323
Poverty Doctrine Condemned
John declared the assertion of absolute apostolic poverty to be heretical.
Role range: 1316-1334
Succession
Louis is commanded to give up his title as Emperor by Pope John XXII
Role range: 1316-1334
1324
Rule of Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares Papal approval is unnecessary to appoint an Emperor
Role range: 1316-1334
Excommunication
John XXII excommunicates Louis IV of Bavaria
Role range: 1316-1334
Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Role range: 1316-1334
Independence of Holy Roman Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Role range: 1316-1334
Independence of Holy Roman Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Role range: 1316-1334
Independence of Italy
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Role range: 1316-1334
Independence of Italy
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Role range: 1316-1334
Election
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Role range: 1316-1334
Rule of Empire
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
Role range: 1316-1334
Quia Quorundam
John issued Quia quorundam to reinforce his earlier rulings in the Franciscan poverty controversy.
Role range: 1316-1334
1327
Forfeiture of Louis IV Rights
John declared Louis IV's rights to the German crown and church-derived fiefs forfeited.
Role range: 1316-1334
Condemnation of Defensor Pacis
John condemned political doctrines associated with Marsilius of Padua and the Defensor Pacis.
Role range: 1316-1334
1328
Imperial Challenge
John XXII faces Louis IV's challenge to papal authority
Role range: 1316-1334
Deposition of Michael of Cesena
John removed Michael of Cesena from leadership of the Franciscan order after their conflict over poverty.
Role range: 1316-1334
Franciscan Vicar General
John appointed Cardinal Bertrand de la Tour as vicar-general of the Franciscan order.
Role range: 1316-1334
Exile of John XXII
William of Ockham is forced to flee from Avignon by Pope John XXII
Role range: 1316-1334
Opposition to Antipope Nicholas V
John rejected Nicholas V after Louis IV sponsored his installation as a rival pope in Rome.
Role range: 1316-1334
1329
Admits the unction & coronation of a Scottish King
Admits the unction & coronation of a Scottish King
Role range: 1316-1334
Franciscan General Chapter
A Franciscan general chapter held under papal supervision elected Gerard Odonis as minister general.
Role range: 1316-1334
1330
Submission of Nicholas V
The antipope Nicholas V submitted to John XXII and abandoned his rival claim.
Role range: 1316-1334
1333
Beatific Vision Controversy
John's sermons on the timing of the beatific vision provoked a major theological controversy.
Role range: 1316-1334
Records, sources and methodology
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