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John XXIII Biography and Timeline

Follow John XXIII through 20 dated historical records for Italy.

John XXIII, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1409–1958Years on this page

1409

Council of Pisa

Pope · Pisa · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

one of the seven cardinals who, in May 1408, deserted Pope Gregory XII, and, with those following Antipope Benedict XIII of Avignon, convened the Council of Pisa, of which Cossa became the leader. The aim of the council was to end the schism; to this end they deposed both Gregory XII and Benedict XIII and elected a new Pope Alexander V in 1409

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Pisa · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

one of the seven cardinals who, in May 1408, deserted Pope Gregory XII, and, with those following Antipope Benedict XIII of Avignon, convened the Council of Pisa, of which Cossa became the leader. The aim of the council was to end the schism; to this end they deposed both Gregory XII and Benedict XIII and elected a new Pope Alexander V in 1409

Role range: 1410-1415

1410

Medici Bank

Priest · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

John XXIII made the Medici Bank the bank of the papacy, contributing considerably to the family's wealth and prestige

Role range: 1410-1415

Priest

Priest · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Ordained as a Priest, the day before becoming Pope

Role range: 1410-1415

Pope

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Alexander V died soon after, and on 25 May 1410 Cossa was consecrated pope, taking the name John XXIII. He had been an ordained priest only one day earlier.

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

John XXIII was acknowledged as Pope by France, England, Bohemia, Portugal, parts of the Holy Roman Empire, and numerous Northern Italian city states, including Florence and Venice however

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

and parts of Germany and Poland

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

the Avignon Pope Benedict XIII was regarded as Pope by the Kingdoms of Aragon Castile Sicily and Scotland and Gregory XII was still favored by Ladislaus of Naples Carlo I Malatesta the princes of Bavaria Louis III Elector Palatine

Role range: 1410-1415

1413

Siege of Rome

Pope · Rome · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The main enemy of John was Ladislaus of Naples, who protected Gregory XII in Rome. Following his election as pope, John spent a year in Bologna and then joined forces with Louis II of Anjou to march against Ladislaus. An initial victory proved short-lived and Ladislaus retook Rome in May 1413, forcing John to flee to Florence

Role range: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The main enemy of John was Ladislaus of Naples, who protected Gregory XII in Rome. Following his election as pope, John spent a year in Bologna and then joined forces with Louis II of Anjou to march against Ladislaus. An initial victory proved short-lived and Ladislaus retook Rome in May 1413, forcing John to flee to Florence

Role range: 1410-1415

1414

Council of Constance

Pope · Constance · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

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: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Constance · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

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: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Constance · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

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: 1410-1415

1415

Council of Constance

Pope · Constance · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

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: 1410-1415

Western Schism

Pope · Constance · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

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: 1410-1415

1419

Abdication

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Deposed and tried for crimes

Role range: 1410-1415

1944

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Nuncio to France, 1944-1953

Role range: 1958-1963

1953

Cardinal

Cardinal · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal of Venice

1958

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, originally Angelo Giuseppe Roncali

Role range: 1958-1963

Records, sources and methodology

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