Michael of Cesena

Type Figure Region Italy Time c. 1270–1342 Also known as Michael of Cesena、Michele da Cesena、Michel de Césène、方济各会总会长米凯莱

Michael of Cesena (c. 1270–1342), Italian Franciscan minister general (1316–1328), clashed with Pope John XXII over church property, fled Avignon wit…

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c. 1270–1316Cesena · Emilia-RomagnaBorn near Cesena in Italy, rose steadily within the Franciscan Order, known for strict observance of poverty and monastic discipline, elected minister general in 1316.
1316–1327Italy · ItalyAs minister general, pressed for strict poverty in the order; from 1322 openly debated Pope John XXII over the interpretation of Evangelical Poverty and church property, becoming a leader of the Spiritual Franciscan movement.
1327–1342Avignon · ProvenceWent to Avignon in 1327 to confront the papal court, fled with William of Ockham in May 1328, was excommunicated, then sheltered by Louis IV, continuing his resistance in Munich until his death in 1342.

Sources

Catholic Encyclopedia: Michael of Cesena https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10281a.htm