Benedict XII

Pope Benedict XII, born Jacques Fournier, was a cardinal and inquisitor, and later, head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1334 to his death, in April 1342. He was the third Avignon pope and reformed monastic orders and opposed nepotism.

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Who was born first?

• Benedict XII was born 11 years before Clement VI
• Benedict XII was born 16 years after Clement V
• Benedict XII was born 30 years before Urban V
• Benedict XII was born 36 years after John XXII
• Benedict XII was born 38 years before Urban VI

Timeline

1. John XXII1244 – December 4, 1334
2. Clement V1264 – April 20, 1314
3. Benedict XII (this page)1280 – April 25, 1342
4. Clement VI1291 – December 6, 1352
5. Urban V1310 – December 19, 1370
6. Urban VIcirca 1318 – October 15, 1389

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