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Clement V

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Also known as Raymond Bertrand de Got, Pope Clement V, Clemens PP. V, Bertrand de Goth, papa Clemens V, Bertrand de Guoth, Bertrand de Got, pape Clément V

pope of the Catholic Church from 1305 to 1314 (1264–1314)

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Clément V, born Bertrand in 1264, was a male Catholic priest and bishop who served as Pope. He was educated at the University of Bologna and spoke Latin and French. His religious affiliation was with the Catholic Church. He held the position of diocesan bishop and worked in Rome, the Papal States, and Avignon. He was the owner of the Château de Villandraut.

He participated in the Council of Vienne and is recognized in the Popes collection. His works are held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. He died on April 20, 1314, in Roquemaure. He had a sibling named Bérard de Got. He is described by sources including the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and The Nuttall Encyclopædia. His name in his native language is recorded as Clemens PP. V.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Bertrand
Gender
male
Place of birth
Uzeste
Place of death
Roquemaure
Occupation
Catholic bishop
Position held
diocesan bishop
Languages spoken
French
Participant in
Council of Vienne
Image
Sou d'or de Clément V frappé à Sorgues 1310.jpg
Work location
Avignon
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Commons category
Clemens V
date of death
1314-04-20
described by source
Wikitólica
date of birth
1264-00-00
topic's main category
Category:Pope Clement V
name in native language
Clemens PP. V
has works in the collection
J. Paul Getty Museum
name
Clément V
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Early career

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