Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death. He is remembered for suppressing the order of the Knights Templar and allowing the execution of many of its members. A Frenchman by birth, Clement moved the Papacy from Rome to Avignon, ushering in the period known as the Avignon Papacy.
Archbishop Bertrand the Got of Bordeaux elected Pope Clement V
Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death.
Historical Significance
Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death.
Events Before
Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland
Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabel
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabella
Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet
Battle at Zierik Sea: Dutch and French fleet beat Flemish fleet
Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet
Sea Battle of Zierikzee: Franco-Holland forces defeat the Flemish fleet
William the Good becomes Earl of Holland
William the Good becomes Earl of Holland
Events After
The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven
The Battle of Methven took place at Methven, Scotland on 19 June 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
King Phillip the Fair, orders expulsion of Jews out of France
Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.
French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and c
French King Philip IV has Grand Master Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar arrested and charged with idolatry and corruption
German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia
German king Albert I makes his son Rudolf II King of Bohemia
Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia
Duke Henrik of Corinthia chosen as King of Bohemia
More from the 1300s
Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven
The Battle of Methven took place at Methven, Scotland on 19 June 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a
Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 5, 1305?
- Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death. He is remembered for suppressing the order of the Knights Templar and allowing the execution of many of its members. A Frenchman by birth, Clement moved the Papacy from Rome to Avignon, ushering in the period known as the Avignon Papacy.
- Why is Archbishop Bertrand the Got of Bordeaux elected Pope Clement V significant?
- Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death.