Great Schism

By nickworley
  • Jan 1, 1305

    Pope Clement V elected

    archbishop Clement V is elected as elected as the new pope of the roman catholic church. This election led for the papacy of the pope to be moved to Avignon for 69 years, which was a terrible choice.
  • Jan 1, 1378

    Pope Gregory XI Dies

    Pope Gregory XI dies while on a visitation to Rome, Pope Urban VI becomes Pope due to crowds wanting an Italian as Pope. Cardinals regret the decision almost immediatly and elect a second pope, pope Geneva (Clement VII). both popes declare other as false.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1378 to Dec 31, 1417

    Great Schism

    Great split of Roman Catholic Church
  • Jan 1, 1414

    Third Pope

    Council of Constance elected a third pope as an attempt to stop the great schism, this then makes three popes in office.
  • Jan 1, 1417

    Great Schism Ends

    Holy Roman Empire forces popes to resign, council elects Pope Martin V as one and only Pope ending the great Schism.