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Pope Gregory XI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1370 to 1378

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Pope Gregory XI was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378. He was the seventh and last Avignon pope and the most recent French pope. In 1377, Gregory XI returned the papal court to Rome, ending nearly 70 years of papal residency in Avignon, in modern-day France. His death was swiftly followed by the Western Schism involving two Avignon-based antipopes.

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Born
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Place of birth
Rosiers-d'Égletons wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Occupation
Catholic priest wd
Education
University of Perugia wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (7 January 1371 – 27 March 1378)

Questions

When was Pope Gregory XI born?
Pope Gregory XI was born on 1329 in Rosiers-d'Égletons.
What positions has Pope Gregory XI held?
Positions held by Pope Gregory XI include: Pope (1371–1378).
Where did Pope Gregory XI study?
Pope Gregory XI was educated at University of Perugia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Gregory XI · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q169594 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Duke of Anjou leading Pope Gregory XI to the palace at Avignon, while cardinals follow (cropped).png by Virgil Master and his atelier (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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