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Pope Martin V

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1417 to 1431

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Pope Martin V, born Oddone Colonna, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 November 1417 to his death in February 1431. His election effectively ended the Western Schism of 1378–1417. As of 2026, he remains the last pope to have taken the pontifical name "Martin".

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Born
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Place of birth
Genazzano wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Papal States wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, writer, transitional deacon wd
Education
University of Perugia wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (23 November 1417 – 20 February 1431)
  • cardinal (since 12 June 1405)
  • protonotary apostolic
  • Archpriest of the Saint John Lateran Basilica

Questions

When was Pope Martin V born?
Pope Martin V was born on 1369 in Genazzano.
What positions has Pope Martin V held?
Positions held by Pope Martin V include: Pope (1417–1431); cardinal (since 12 June 1405); protonotary apostolic; Archpriest of the Saint John Lateran Basilica.
Where did Pope Martin V study?
Pope Martin V was educated at University of Perugia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Martin V · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q169612 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bicci di lorenzo, Papa Martino V consacra la chiesa di Sant'Egidio a Firenze, 1424 ca., 02(cropped).jpg by Sailko (photographer); Lorenzo di Bicci (artist) (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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