Gregor XI
pope of the Catholic Church from 1370 to 1378
1331 — 1378
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1370 to 1378
Born
January 1, 1331
Died
1378 (age ~47)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Catholic priest
Born in Rosiers-d'ÉgletonsDied in Rome
1331
Born in Rosiers-d'Égletons (1331-01-01)
1371
PositionPope (1371–1378)
1378
Died in Rome
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Pope Gregory XI was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378. He was the seventh and last Avignon pope and the most recent French pope. In 1377, Gregory XI returned the papal court to Rome, ending nearly 70 years of papal residency in Avignon, in modern-day France. His death was swiftly followed by the Western Schism involving two Avignon-based antipopes.
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Who is Gregor XI?+
Pope Gregory XI was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to his death, in March 1378. He was the seventh and last Avignon pope and the most recent French pope. In 1377, Gregory XI returned the papal court to Rome, ending nearly 70 years of papal residency in Avignon, in modern-day Franc
What does the name Gregor mean?+
The name Gregor means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is of German origin.
When was Gregor XI born?+
Gregor XI was born on January 1, 1331.
When did Gregor XI die?+
Gregor XI died in 1378, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.
The name Gregor is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gregor — January 1, 1331
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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