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Clement VI

Type Figure Region France Time 1291–1352 Also known as Pope Clement VI、Clement VI、Pierre Roger、皮埃尔·罗杰

Clement VI (1291–1352), born Pierre Roger, of Auvergne in France, was pope from 1342 to 1352, during the Avignon papacy.

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  1. 1291–1334Rossiers-de-Galanda · LimousinBorn to a noble family in Limousin, he entered the Benedictine order early, received theological training in Montpellier and elsewhere, and later held important posts in the papacy and his order, gradually entering the upper levels of church administration.
  2. 1342–1352Avignon · AvignonElected pope in 1342 and resident at Avignon. During his reign he dealt with relations with the French crown, crusades and eastern affairs, and issued a general pardon when the Black Death spread in 1348; his papal finances and patronage policies also drew later controversy.

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