Guillaume V
pope of the Catholic Church from 1362 to 1370
1310 — 1370
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church from 1362 to 1370
Born
January 1, 1310
Died
1370 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
university teacher, Catholic priest
Born in Château de GrizacDied in Avignon
1310
Born in Château de Grizac (1310-01-01)
1361
Positionabbot (1361–1364)
1362
PositionPope (1362–1370)
1366
Positionabbot of Monte Cassino (1366–1369)
1370
Died in Avignon
About
Pope Urban V was head of the Catholic Church from 28 September 1362 until his death on 19 December 1370. He was a member of the Order of Saint Benedict and the only Avignon pope to be beatified.
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Who is Guillaume V?+
Pope Urban V was head of the Catholic Church from 28 September 1362 until his death on 19 December 1370. He was a member of the Order of Saint Benedict and the only Avignon pope to be beatified.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume V born?+
Guillaume V was born on January 1, 1310.
When did Guillaume V die?+
Guillaume V died in 1370, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — January 1, 1310
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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