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Also Known As Pedro de Luna
Born c.1328 • Kingdom of Aragon
Died 1423 • Spain
Title / Office antipope (1394-1423)
Role In Western Schism
Jan Hus
Jan Hus
Bohemian religious leader
Martin V
Martin V
pope
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John
antipope
Ailly, Pierre d'
Pierre d’Ailly
French cardinal
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Nicholas Of Clémanges
French theologian
Urban VI, detail from the sarcophagus in his crypt, 1389; in the basilica of St. Peter's, Rome
Urban VI
pope
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Clement
antipope
Benedict XIII, pope from 1724 to 1730, detail from his tomb monument by Carlo Marchionni, 1734; in the church of Sta. Maria sopra Minerva, Rome
Benedict XIII
pope
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Innocent VII
pope
Clement VIII, hammered copper bust, early 17th century; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Clement
antipope
Infographic featuring a central illustration of a pope, surrounded by labeled facts such as the total number of popes, most common papal names, oldest and youngest elected, longest and shortest reigns, number of popes made saints, official titles, and origins by country.
Gregory XII
pope
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Alexander
antipope
Boniface IX, detail from a statue, 14th century; in the basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome
Boniface IX
pope
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Catherine Arnauld
French nun
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Henri Arnauld
French bishop
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Antoine Arnauld
French lawyer
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Melchior de Polignac
French clergyman and statesman
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Christopher
duke of Württemberg
Painting by Albrecht Durer of Charlemagne in ornate coronation robes and crown, holding a sword and orb, with gold embroidery and regal symbols behind him.
Charlemagne
Holy Roman emperor [747?–814]
John Paul II
St. John Paul II
pope