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1334 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1334.

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Historical records for France in 1334

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December

20 December 1334

Election as Pope

Benedict XII · Avignon · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The cardinals elected Jacques Fournier pope, and he took the name Benedict XII.

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1334

Pope

Benedict XII · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

1334

Succeeds John XXII

Fournier, Jacques · Avignon · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Following the death of John XXII, the cardinals selected Jacques Fournier as the next pope under the name Benedict XII.

1334

Takes Papal Name Benedict

Benedict XII · Avignon · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Jacques Fournier adopted the papal name Benedict XII upon his election, continuing the Avignon papacy.

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