When was Pope Innocent VI born?

Pope Innocent VI was born on 1282 in Beyssac.

What positions has Pope Innocent VI held?

Positions held by Pope Innocent VI include: Pope (1352–1362); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (since 1352); Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont (since October 1340); Roman Catholic Bishop of Noyon (since 23 January 1338).

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Pope Innocent VI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1353 to 1362

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Pope Innocent VI (Latin: Innocentius VI; 1282 – 12 September 1362), born Étienne Aubert, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 December 1352 to his death, in September 1362. He was the fifth Avignon pope and the only one with the pontifical name of "Innocent".

Quick facts

Born: 1282 wd
Place of birth: Beyssac wd
Died: 12 September 1362 wd
Place of death: Avignon wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: university teacher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

Pope (26 December 1352 – 12 September 1362)
cardinal-bishop of Ostia (since 1352)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont (since October 1340)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Noyon (since 23 January 1338)

About

Étienne Aubert, born in the Diocese of Limoges, was a civil law professor and held various positions in the church before being appointed as Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia and Velletri by Pope Clement VI. He became Pope Innocent VI on 30 December 1352. As pope, he revoked an agreement asserting the college of cardinals' superiority over the pope and introduced important reforms in church administration. Through his legate, Cardinal Albornoz, he aimed to restore order in Rome.

Innocent VI played a significant role in the 1360 Treaty of Brétigny between France and England. Though he declined an offer to unite the Greek Orthodox Church with the Roman See in exchange for support, his papacy was marked by financial challenges due to wars in Italy and the aftermath of a plague. To address these challenges, he reduced the chapel staff and sold works of art.

Innocent VI was a patron of letters and is generally considered just and merciful, although criticized by some, such as St. Bridget of Sweden, for his actions against the Fraticelli. He died on 12 September 1362 and was succeeded by Urban V. His tomb is located in the Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.

Questions

When was Pope Innocent VI born?: Pope Innocent VI was born on 1282 in Beyssac.
What positions has Pope Innocent VI held?: Positions held by Pope Innocent VI include: Pope (1352–1362); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (since 1352); Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont (since October 1340); Roman Catholic Bishop of Noyon (since 23 January 1338).

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