Pope Martin V
Pope Martin V (born Oddone Colonna, January/February 1369 – 20 February 1431[1][2]) was Pope from 1417 to 1431. His election ended the Western Schism, a split in the Catholic Church where multiple men claimed to be the rightful pope.
Martin V | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Elected | 11 November 1417 |
| Papacy began | 14 November 1417 |
| Papacy ended | 20 February 1431 |
| Predecessor | Gregory XII |
| Successor | Eugene IV |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 13 November 1417 |
| Consecration | 14 November 1417 |
| Created cardinal | 12 June 1405 by Innocent VII |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Oddone Colonna |
| Born | January/February 1369 Genazzano, Papal States |
| Died | 20 February 1431 (aged 61–62) Rome, Papal States |
| Coat of arms |  |
Early life
changeOddone Colonna was born in Genazzano, a town in the Papal States. He came from a noble family and joined the church at an early age. In 1405, he was made a cardinal by Pope Innocent VII.[1][2][3][4]
Papacy
changeMartin V was elected pope by the Council of Constance in 1417. This council was called to end the Western Schism, which had divided the Church for nearly 40 years.[1][2][3][4]
Death
changePope Martin V died on 20 February 1431 in Rome after a 14-year papacy. He is remembered for ending the Western Schism and helping to restore order to the Catholic Church.[1][2][4]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "MARTINO V, papa". Treccani (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Biographical Dictionary - Consistory of June 12, 1405". cardinals.fiu.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Colonna Family". Colonna Palace. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Martin V | Renaissance Pope & Papal Reformer | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.