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End of the Great Western Schism

Type Event Region Europe Time 1415–1417

In November 1417 the Council of Constance elected Oddone Colonna as Pope Martin V, ending the Great Western Schism that had lasted nearly forty years…

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  1. 1415–1417Constance · Baden-WürttembergThe council successively deposed John XXIII, accepted the resignation of Gregory XII, and finally declared the deposition of Benedict XIII of the Avignon line, clearing away the multiple papal authorities of the schism.
  2. 1417Constance · Baden-WürttembergWith the antipopes cleared away, the council convened a papal election; 23 cardinals and representatives deliberated and voted, seeking to elect a unified pope acceptable to all parties.
  3. 1417Constance · Baden-WürttembergItalian cardinal Oddone Colonna was elected Pope Martin V; the Great Western Schism formally ended and the Catholic Church restored a single papal authority.

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