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Jan 1, 1305
Clement V was elected as pope
Following his predecessor Pope Benedict X! -
Mar 9, 1309
The Papacy Move To Avignon from Italy
Clement moves the papacy to Avignon from Italy due to disputes with the roman emperor -
Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1350
Black Plague in Europe
During the Avignon Papacy, there was the black death plague that struck europe- including france -
Sep 13, 1376
Gregory XI moved papacy back to Rome
They moved due to control from the French crown -
Mar 27, 1378
Rise of Western Schism
Word of Pope Gregory XI's death came to Avignon, starting the western Schism -
Jan 1, 1398
Five Year Siege Began
Pope Benedict XIII lost support- including france, launching a 5 year siege from france -
Jan 1, 1417
End of Schism
Only 2 popes reigned in opposition to roman papacy- ending the western Schism