Gregor XII
pope of the Catholic Church from 1406 to 1415
1335 — 1417
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1406 to 1415
Born
May 21, 1335
Died
1417 (age ~82)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Catholic priest
Republic of VeniceBorn in VeniceDied in Recanati
1335
Born in Venice (1335-05-21)
1380
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Castello (1380–1390)
1395
Positionapostolic administrator
1406
PositionPope (1406–1415)
1417
Died in Recanati
About
Pope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claimant Benedict XIII and the Pisan claimants Alexander V and John XXIII. Gregory XII wanted to unify the Church and voluntarily resigned in 1415 to end the schism.
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Who is Gregor XII?+
Pope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claimant Benedict XIII and the Pisan claimants Alexander V and John XXIII. Gregory XII wanted to unify th
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 XII born?+
Gregor XII was born on May 21, 1335.
When did Gregor XII die?+
Gregor XII died in 1417, at approximately 82 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 — May 21, 1335
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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