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Clement VII (antipope)

Type Figure Region France Time 1342–1394 Also known as Clement VII、Robert of Geneva、Robert de Genève、日内瓦的罗伯特

Clement VII (1342–1394), born Robert of Geneva, was a cardinal. In September 1378, denying the validity of Urban VI's election, he was chosen by the …

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  1. 1378–1380Avignon · AvignonMost French cardinals claimed Urban VI's election was coerced and invalid; after fleeing to Avignon they elected Robert as pope, taking the name Clement VII. This formally began the Western Schism, plunging the European Christian world into a situation of two rival popes.
  2. 1378–1380Avignon · AvignonIn the early years of the Schism, Clement VII relied on the French royal house and traditional cardinal networks to win recognition of the Avignon line's legitimacy from the Holy Roman Empire, Scotland, and others, competing with Urban VI of the Roman line in diplomacy and religious authority.

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