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Sir John Oldcastle
Sir John Oldcastle 1378?-1417, English leader of Lollardry . He married the heiress of Lord Cobham in 1408 and was known as "the good Lord Cobham." Under the rule of Henry IV he performed valuable military service, especially in Wales, where he became a friend of the prince of Wales (later Hen... Read more
Gregory XII
Gregory XII c.1327-1417, pope (1406-15), a Venetian named Angelo Correr; successor of Innocent VII. As a condition of election, Gregory promised to do everything possible to end the Great Schism , including the relinquishing of his office. Negotiations were opened with the Avignon antipope, Benedi... Read more
John Capgrave
John Capgrave 1393-1464, English author and Augustinian friar. One of the most learned men of his day, he was a distinguished theologian, philosopher, and historian. His writings, many of which have been lost, include a chronicle of England up to 1417 and the Latin works De illustribus Henricis [... Read more
Kumbum
Kumbum , large lamasery at Huangchang, NE Qinghai prov., China, c.12 mi (20 km) SW of Xining. Long a renowned pilgrimage center, it stands on the spot where Tsong-kha-pa (b.1417), the great Tibetan reformer of Lamaism (see Tibetan Buddhism ), is said to have been born. Its Living Buddha became (195... Read more
Paul II
Paul II 1417-71, pope (1464-71), a Venetian named Pietro Barbo; successor of Pius II. He was a nephew of Eugene IV. A Renaissance pope, he patronized printing, beautified and improved Rome, and collected antiquities. Paul, like Pius II, was involved in struggles with the Bohemian George of Podebrad... Read more
Pedro de Luna
Pedro de Luna , 1328?-1423?, Aragonese churchman, antipope (1394-1417) with the name Benedict XIII. He was a doctor of canon law and as cardinal (1375) became an outstanding member of the Curia Romana. He supported the election of Urban VI , but later switched his allegiance to Robert of Geneva , ... Read more
Martin V
Martin V 1368-1431, pope (1417-31), a Roman named Oddone Colonna; successor of Gregory XII. He was created cardinal by Innocent VII, and in the schism (see Schism, Great ) he attended and supported the decisions of the Council of Pisa (see Pisa, Council of ). His election (Nov. 11, 1417) by the c... Read more
Bukhara
Bukhara , city (1991 pop. 231,000), capital of Bukhara region, Uzbekistan, in the Zeravshan River valley. On the Shkhrud irrigation canal system, it is the center of a large cotton district and has textile mills as well as cotton-ginning industries and a large karakul skin processing plant. The popu... Read more
Great Schism
Great Schism or Schism of the West, division in the Roman Catholic Church from 1378 to 1417. There was no question of faith or practice involved; the schism was a matter of persons and politics. Shortly after Gregory XI had returned the papacy from Avignon to Rome, he died (Mar. 27, 1378). ... Read more
Council of Constance
Council of Constance 1414-18, council of the Roman Catholic Church, some of its sessions being reckoned as the 16th ecumenical council. It was summoned to end the Great Schism (see Schism, Great ), in which three men were claiming to be pope— Gregory XII (since recognized as canonical pope)... Read more

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Sejo
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Sejo The Korean king Sejo (1417-1468) was an effective yet cruel ruler. In his attempt to maintain...known as Prince Suyang before taking the throne, was born Nov. 7, 1417, the second son of the great king Sejong. Among eight royal heirs...
Great Schism
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...the West, division in the Roman Catholic Church from 1378 to 1417. There was no question of faith or practice involved; the schism...Avignon were Clement VII (1378-94) and Benedict XIII (1394-1417; see Luna, Pedro de ). Schism within schism ensued. France...
Sir John Oldcastle
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Sir John Oldcastle 1378?-1417, English leader of Lollardry . He married the heiress of Lord Cobham...from the Tower of London and was active in Lollard conspiracies until 1417, when he was captured and condemned. He was executed by hanging...
Louis II
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Louis II 1377-1417, king of Naples (1384-1417), duke of Anjou, count of Provence, son and successor of Louis I of Naples. In 1389 the antipope Clement VII (Robert of Geneva) invested him with the kingdom, Lancelot , rival claimant...
Jacqueline
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Jacqueline 1401-36, countess of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland (1417-33). The daughter and heiress of William IV, duke of Bavaria...for the succession to the counties on her father's death in 1417 in favor of her uncle, John of Bavaria. Jacqueline married...
Donatello
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography ...in the famous St. George, carved in marble around 1416 and 1417 for the exterior of Orsanmichele. Even more significant is the...Dragon, that decorates the base. The marble was ordered in 1417, and the relief was completed shortly afterward. This is an...
Hussites
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World ...x159; í bro (d. 1429) and Nicholas of Dresden (d. 1417) inaugurated Utraquism, the practice of Communion using both...protests against religious and political establishments. By 1417 Bohemia faced economic blockade. Prague's archbishop commenced...
Council of Constance
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...after a trial held in his absence, he was deposed (July 26, 1417). This ended the schism. An elaborate method of electing the...adopted, and the conclave soon agreed on Martin V (Nov. 11, 1417). The council, however, had already provided a plan to perpetuate...
Sigismund
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...in Bohemia; and the important Council of Constance (1415-1417), over which Sigismund presided and which ended the Great Schism...s other imperial reform activities during the period 1415-1417 met equally disastrous results. Last Years Sigismund's last...
Gregory XII
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Gregory XII c.1327-1417, pope (1406-15), a Venetian named Angelo Correr; successor of Innocent...Gregory's resignation (1415), and saw to the proper election of Martin V (1417). Gregory died as cardinal bishop of Porto.

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Benedict XIII
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church ...Benedict XIII (d. 1423), antipope at Avignon from 1394 to 1417. Pedro de Luna took part in the election of Urban VI , but later...deposed him in 1409; that of Constance confirmed his deposition in 1417, and his last adherents then left him.
Paul of Venice
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...remained for three years. Most of Paul ’ s work was written between 1409 and 1417; and because of his growing reputation as a philosopher, in 1417 the friars of his convent received the rare honor of being entitled to wear the black beret...
Great Schism
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Great Schism, 1378–1417. After the papacy's stay from 1309 at Avignon, an enclave in...third pope, Alexander V. Not until the Council of Constance in 1417 was unity restored with the election of Martin V. The king of France...
Constance, Council of
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church ...reconvoked the Council. After various political manœuvres, on 26 July 1417 Benedict was deposed. By a special procedure, Oddo Colonna was elected Pope on 11 Nov. 1417; he took the name of Martin V . Reform of the Church presented difficulties...
John of Gmunden
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...Collegium Ducale and, on 14 May 1425, became canon of the chapter of St. Stephen. 13 Previously he had been ordained priest (1417) and delivered sermons. 14 He was also vicechancellor of the university, which had long been closely associated with St...
Discord
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...Middle East. Hist.: Payton, 264] Great Schism, the Catholic Church divided over papal succession (1378 – 1417). [Eur. Hist.: Bishop, 376 – 379] onyx provokes disagreement and separates lovers. [Gem. Symbolism: Kunz...
Oldcastle, Sir John
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Oldcastle, Sir John ( c. 1378?–1417), Lollard leader. In 1413 he was accused of heresy before Convocation and upheld Lollard opinions. He was given 40 days to...
Angelico, Bl Fra
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Angelico, Bl Fra (1395/1400–1455), Giovanni da Fiesole, painter. He entered the Dominican Order between 1417 and 1423. In the 1430s he was active in Cortona, where some of his greatest pictures still are. The earliest evidence of his...
Glendower, Owen
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Glendower, Owen (or Glyndwr, Owen ) ( c. 1354– c. 1417) Welsh chief. A legendary symbol of Welsh nationalism, he was leader first of armed resistance to English overlordship and then...
Henry V
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...claiming the French crown (1413) and then invading France (1415), where he won the magnificent victory of AGINCOURT . In 1417 he invaded France again, and again fortune favoured him. He was able to conclude the very favourable Treaty of Troyes (1420...

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POLAROID LAUNCHES HELIOS 1417 DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR HIGH-END RADIOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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Avanquest Software and HP expand partnership in principal European markets; Avanquest's best-selling FaxTools and Classic PhoneTools communications software are now standard equipment with new HP PSC 1415 and PSC 1417 All-In-One' printer, scanner and copier.
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News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 3/22/2007; 700+ words ; ...classifications b. Project Number: P-1417-198 c. Date Filed: February 12, 2007...Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 1417. f. Location: The project is located...digits in the docket number field (p-1417) to access the document. You may also...
Poets, Saints, and Visionaries of the Great Schism, 1378-1417.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Church History; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; Poets, Saints and Visionaries of the Great Schism, 1378-1417. By Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski. University Park: Pennsylvania...described their reactions to what was unfolding in the period 1378-1417. The author explores these reactions through the prism of a...
Poets, Saints, and Visionaries of the Great Schism: 1378-1417.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of History; 3/22/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...Poets, Saints, and Visionaries of the Great Schism: 1378-1417, by Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski. University Park, Pennsylvania...cloth). The history of the Great Western Schism (1378-1417), the period that witnessed a dual and later tricephalic papacy...
Security Council extends mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 June 2003, unanimously adopting resolution 1417 (2002).
M2 Presswire; 6/17/2002; 700+ words ; ...of Congo until 30 June 2003, unanimously adopting resolution 1417 (2002) (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:06142002...MONUC) until 30 June 2003. By unanimously adopting resolution 1417 (2002), the Council also called upon Member States to contribute...
Cisco takes aim at the DSL market.(Cisco Systems' 633 Serial synchronous DSL DSU, 673 SOHO/Telecommuter Router, 627 ATM-25 ADSL Modem, 677 SOHO/Telecommuter Router, 1417 Ethernet-to-ADSL Router)(Product Announcement)
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A companion to the great western schism (1378-1417).(Brief article)(Book review)
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