The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held in 1409. It attempted to end the Western Schism by deposing both Benedict XIII (Avignon) and Gregory XII (Rome) for schism and manifest heresy. The College of Cardinals, composed of members from both the Avignon Obedience and the Roman Obedience, who were recognized by each other and by the Council, then elected a third papal claimant, Alexander V, who lived only a few months. He was succeeded by John XXIII.
Council of Pisa opens - elects Antipope Alexander V
The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held...
Historical Significance
The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held in 1409.
Events Before
Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma
Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma
Bloody battles between Hoeken and Kabeljauwen in Dordrecht
Bloody battles between Hoeken and Kabeljauwen in Dordrecht
Mobs attack Jewish community of Kraków
Mobs attack Jewish community of Kraków
Emir Edigu of Golden Horde reaches Moscow
The Golden Horde, or Ulus of Jochi, self-designated as Ulug Ulus (lit. 'Great State' in Turkic), was originally a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century, originating from...
Order of the Dragon is first created by Emperor Sigismund, then King of Hungary, and his wife, Queen Barbara of Celje, f
Order of the Dragon is first created by Emperor Sigismund, then King of Hungary, and his wife, Queen Barbara of Celje, following the battle for possession of Bosnia
Events After
Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe's largest battles during the
Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe's largest battles during the Polish-Lithuanian Teutonic War. Polish King Władysław Jagiełło and Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas defeat Teutonic Ulrich von Jungingen.
Earliest mention of Prague's astronomical clock, the world's oldest still in operation, built by Mikuláš of Kadaň and Ja
Earliest mention of Prague's astronomical clock, the world's oldest still in operation, built by Mikuláš of Kadaň and Jan Šindel
Battle of Harlaw, one of the bloodiest battles in Scotland, takes place
Battle of Harlaw, one of the bloodiest battles in Scotland, takes place
The Medici family is appointed official banker of the Papacy
The Medici family is appointed official banker of the Papacy
Joan of Arc is born
Joan of Arc, French folk heroine and saint, known for french folk heroine and saint, was born on 1412-01-06.
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English King Henry IV marries his second wife Joan of Navarre
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Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma
Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma
Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000 people
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Chinese fleet commander Zheng He sets sail to the Spice Islands on his first major expedition, leading 208 vessels, incl
Chinese fleet commander Zheng He sets sail to the Spice Islands on his first major expedition, leading 208 vessels, including 62 treasure ships with 27,800 sailors
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- What happened on March 25, 1409?
- The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held in 1409. It attempted to end the Western Schism by deposing both Benedict XIII (Avignon) and Gregory XII (Rome) for schism and manifest heresy. The College of Cardinals, composed of members from both the Avignon Obedience and the Roman Obedience, who were recognized by each other and by the Council, then elected a third papal claimant, Alexander V, who lived only a few months.
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- The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held in 1409.