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Antipope John XXIII

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1370–1419 Also known as Antipope John XXIII、Baldassare Cossa、巴尔达萨雷·科萨

The Italian-born cardinal Baldassare Cossa was elected antipope John XXIII in 1410 during the Western Schism.…

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  1. 1414–1415Constance · SwabiaThe ecumenical council was convened jointly in the name of Emperor Sigismund and John XXIII; he initially hoped to use the council to consolidate his position, but soon became embroiled in a power struggle with the representatives of various nations and Sigismund at the council.
  2. 1415–1419Mantua · LombardyIn May 1415 he was forced to sign an instrument of abdication and was subsequently imprisoned; though briefly released, he ultimately died in 1419 under house arrest, his deposition paving the way for the council to remove the schismatic popes and proceed with the election of a legitimate pope.

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