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Bartolomeo Prignano is elected as Pope Urban VI

Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c. 1318 – 15 October 1389), born Bartolomeo Prignano, was head of the Catholic Church from 8 April 1378 to his death, in October 1389.

Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c. 1318 – 15 October 1389), born Bartolomeo Prignano, was head of the Catholic Church from 8 April 1378 to his death, in October 1389. He was the last pope elected from outside the College of Cardinals. His pontificate began shortly after the end of the Avignon Papacy. It was marked by immense conflict between rival factions as a part of the Western Schism, with much of Europe, such as France, the Iberian Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, and Scotland recognizing Clement VII, based in Avignon, as the true pope.

Historical Significance

Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c.

Events Before

  1. Pope Gregory XI moves the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon

    Pope Gregory XI (Latin: Gregorius XI; born Pierre Roger de Beaufort; c. 1329 – 27 March 1378) was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378.

  2. Mass execution of population (between 2,500 and 5,000) of Cesena, Italy, by Breton troops of Giovanni Acuto under the co

    Mass execution of population (between 2,500 and 5,000) of Cesena, Italy, by Breton troops of Giovanni Acuto under the command of Robert, Cardinal of Geneva, acting as the legate of Pope Gregory XI

  3. Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe

    John Wycliffe (also spelled Wyclif, Wickliffe, Wicklyf etc.; c. 1328 – 31 December 1384) was an English scholastic philosopher, Christian reformer, Catholic priest, and a theology professor at the...

  4. French raid on Rye, England

    French raid on Rye, England

  5. Foundation stone laid for Ulm Minster, in Free Imperial City of Ulm, Holy Roman Empire, construction is not completed un

    Foundation stone laid for Ulm Minster, in Free Imperial City of Ulm, Holy Roman Empire, construction is not completed until 1890, when it becomes the tallest church in the world

Events After

  1. First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing

    First War of the Guelderian Succession ends when Matilda and the Heeckerens are defeated by the Duchy of Jülich, forcing her to resign her rights to the Duchy of Guelders to her half-sister Maria's son, William

  2. Treaty of Neuberg splits the Austrian Habsburg lands between the Habsburg Dukes Albert III and Leopold III

    Treaty of Neuberg splits the Austrian Habsburg lands between the Habsburg Dukes Albert III and Leopold III

  3. Battle of Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dmitry defeats the Mongols, beginning the decline of the Tatars

    Battle of Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dmitry defeats the Mongols, beginning the decline of the Tatars

  4. Thomas of Buckingham's invasion army lands on Calais

    Thomas of Buckingham's invasion army lands on Calais

  5. Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who

    Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.

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Pope Gregory XI (Latin: Gregorius XI; born Pierre Roger de Beaufort; c. 1329 – 27 March 1378) was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on April 8, 1378?
Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c. 1318 – 15 October 1389), born Bartolomeo Prignano, was head of the Catholic Church from 8 April 1378 to his death, in October 1389. He was the last pope elected from outside the College of Cardinals.
Why is Bartolomeo Prignano is elected as Pope Urban VI significant?
Pope Urban VI (Latin: Urbanus VI; Italian: Urbano VI; c.

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