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Pope Clement V

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1305 to 1314 (1264–1314)

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Pope Clement V was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death. He is remembered for suppressing the order of the Knights Templar and allowing the execution of many of its members. A Frenchman by birth, Clement moved the Papacy from Rome to Avignon, ushering in the period known as the Avignon Papacy.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Villandraut wd
Died
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Place of death
Roquemaure wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education
Old University of Orléans, University of Bologna wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (13 June 1305 – 20 April 1314)
  • Catholic archbishop (since 23 December 1299)
  • diocesan bishop (since 28 March 1295)

Questions

When was Pope Clement V born?
Pope Clement V was born on 1264 in Villandraut.
What positions has Pope Clement V held?
Positions held by Pope Clement V include: Pope (1305–1314); Catholic archbishop (since 23 December 1299); diocesan bishop (since 28 March 1295).
Where did Pope Clement V study?
Pope Clement V was educated at Old University of Orléans, University of Bologna.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Clement V · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q131463 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Clemente V cappellone degli Spagnoli.JPG by Sailko (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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