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Pope John XXII

196th pope

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Pope John XXII was the 196th pope of the Catholic Church, from 23 August 1316 to 4 December 1334. He was born in Cahors.

Pontificate: 23 August 1316 – 4 December 1334 (18 years, 3 months)
Born: c. 1244, Cahors
Died: 12 December 1334, Avignon
Preceded by: Pope Clement V
Succeeded by: Pope Benedict XII
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