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Pope Gregory XII
1335 – 1417
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claimant Benedict XIII and the Pisan claimants Alexander V and John XXIII. Gregory XII wanted to unify the Church and voluntarily resigned in 1415 to end the schism.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 13, 1335
Venice
Date of death
October 18, 1417
Recanati
Citizenship
Republic of Venice
Occupations & fields
Catholic priest
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