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Gregory XII

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

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, Benedict XIII (see Luna, Pedro de ), but soon broke down under pressure from Gregory's family. Seven of his cardinals thereupon defected and together with a group of Avignon cardinals convoked the Council of Pisa (see Pisa, Council of ) which elected a second antipope, Alexander V. The Council of... Read more

Pope Gregory XII
Pope Gregory XII In 1406 an aged Italian cardinal named...1327-1417) was elected pope; calling himself Gregory XII, he had a bedeviled nine-year tenure...for several decades. At one period of Gregory XII's rule, there were two other popes elsewhere... Read more

Gregory XVI
Gregory XVI Gregory XVI (1765 – 1846) was the last monk to be elected...member in a line of popes dating back to Peter the Apostle. Gregory XVI authored 11 papal letters. Gregory XVI was born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari in 1765. His parents...general in 1823. He was secretly named a cardinal ... Read more

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	Track: Region XII Results. ; ...Clements, Track Houston, 14.94 High jump: 1. Anthony Toliver, So Swift Track, 4-07.75; 2. Marquis Rice, Hallmark, 4-07.75; 3. Gregory Hogan, C.L. Athletic, 4-02 Shot put: 1. Kennedy Estelle, C.L. Athletic, 49-07; 2. Houston Ward, South Texas, 45-09; 3. Kirby... Read more
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