Urban VI
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Urban VI was the new Pope during the Western Schism. He summoned Catherine of Siena to Rome. Catherine stayed at his court and tried to convince nobles and cardinals of his legitimacy.
When
- First attested
- 1378 CE
- Attested period
- 1378 – 1378
- Historical notes
- Ruled as Pope 1378-1389.
Relationships
- allied with
- Catherine
- co occurs with
- Pope Gregory XI
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In late November 1378, with the outbreak of the Western Schism, the new Pope, Urban VI, summoned her to Rome. She stayed at Pope Urban VI's court and tried to convince nobles and cardinals of his legitimacy, both meeting with individuals at court and writing letters to persuade others.”
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