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Pope Eugenius IV

Type Figure Region Rome Time 1383–1447 Also known as Eugene IV、Gabriele Condulmeri

Pope Eugenius IV (1383–1447), born Gabriele Condulmeri, elected pope in 1431;…

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  1. 1383–1430Venice · VenetoBorn into a Venetian noble family, he entered a monastery early, held various offices including bishop, and by the time of Martin V already held important posts in the Curia, laying the groundwork for his later election as pope.
  2. 1431–1437Rome · LazioElected pope after the death of Martin V, he immediately entered into fierce conflict with the Council of Basel continuing its sessions, engaging in a prolonged standoff over papal authority, conciliarism, and the church reform agenda.
  3. 1438–1447Florence · TuscanyHe moved the council to Ferrara and Florence, promoted union negotiations with the Eastern Orthodox Church, and meanwhile relied on allies such as the Medici of Florence to counter diplomatic pressure from Milan, Burgundy, and other powers, until his death in 1447.

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