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1336 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1336.

Historical records for France in 1336

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January

Benedictus Deus

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

Benedict issued Benedictus Deus, defining that purified souls enjoy the beatific vision before the Last Judgment.

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Benedict calls off the Crusades

Philip VI ยท Avignon ยท Warfare / Hundred Years War

Benedict calls off the Crusades because of the war between England & France

Benedictine Reform Constitution

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

Benedict issued the constitution commonly called Benedictina to strengthen organization and discipline within the Benedictine order.

Cistercian Reform Measures

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

Benedict XII issued legislation for Cistercian houses, addressing organisation, instruction and the practical observance of monastic discipline.

Clarifies Souls After Death

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

Through Benedictus Deus, the pope defined the immediate heavenly vision enjoyed by purified souls before the general resurrection.

Monastic Education Requirements

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

Benedict XII required better education within religious orders, connecting scholarly preparation with institutional reform.

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