Antipope Benedict XIII
Antipope and Avignon Papacy leader
Born
1328
698 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as antipope from 1394 to 1423 during the Western Schism, refusing to accept the legitimacy of the Roman popes. His pontificate was marked by attempts to consolidate power and maintain the influence of the Avignon papacy. Benedict XIII faced challenges from rival factions and was eventually confined to Avignon. He continued to claim authority until death in 1423, leaving a legacy of political and religious division within the Catholic Church.
Claimed the papacy in Avignon until 1423
Established the Avignon papacy's authority
Faced opposition during the Western Schism
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