Pope Gregory XI

Urged on by Saint Catherine of Siena, Gregory XI brought the papacy back from Avignon to Rome in January 1377. He died the next year, and the disputed election of his successor began the Great Western Schism. He was the last French pope.

Pontificate

15 January 1371 – 27 March 1378 (7 years, 2 months)

Born

c. 1331, Rosiers-d'Égletons

Died

4 April 1378, Rome

Preceded by

Pope Urban V

Succeeded by

Pope Urban VI

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