Innocent VI
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Innocent VI was a pope who led the Catholic Church during the mid-14th century, serving from 1353 until his death in 1362. He matters as a historical figure during an important period of the Church's medieval history, though the specific details of his papacy and accomplishments would require further research to fully understand his significance.
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- 1285-01-01
- Died
- 1362
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- 1
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Pope Innocent VI (Latin: Innocentius VI; 1282 – 12 September 1362), born Étienne Aubert, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 December 1352 to his death, in September 1362. He was the fifth Avignon pope and the only one with the pontifical name of "Innocent".
Étienne Aubert, born in the Diocese of Limoges, was a civil law professor and held various positions in the church before being appointed as Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia and Velletri by Pope Clement VI. He became Pope Innocent VI on 30 December 1352. As pope, he revoked an agreement asserting the college of cardinals' superiority over the pope and introduced important reforms in church administration. Through his legate, Cardinal Albornoz, he aimed to restore order in Rome.