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Pope Clement V

Pope Clement V

1264 –April 20, 1314

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Lived 50 years

Born in
Uzeste
Passed away in
Roquemaure

Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death. He is remembered for suppressing the order of the Knights Templar and allowing the execution of many of its members. A Frenchman by birth, Clement moved the Papacy from Rome to Avignon, ushering in the period known as the Avignon Papacy.

Education: Old University of Orléans, University of Bologna

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_V