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Gregory XI

Type Figure Region France Time c. 1330–1378 Also known as Gregory XI、Pope Gregory XI、Pierre Roger de Beaufort、教宗格里高利十一世

Gregory XI (c. 1330–1378), born Pierre Roger de Beaufort, was elected pope after Urban V's death in 1370 and was the last pope of the Avignon period.

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  1. c. 1330–1370Avignon · AvignonFrom the family of Pope Innocent VI's nephew, he was raised to cardinal in 1348 and served long in the Avignon papacy, taking part in curial administration and diplomacy, noted for being young and capable.
  2. 1370–1377Avignon · AvignonElected after the death of Urban V, he initially remained in Avignon; facing war in Italy, conflict between Florence and the Curia, and pressure from all sides to return, he gradually prepared to move the papacy back to Rome.
  3. 1377–1378Rome · RomeHe led the papacy back to Rome in 1377, ending the Avignon period; in Rome he dealt with the war against Florence and issues of church reform, dying of illness in 1378, his death directly triggering the Western Schism.

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