Historical Events tagged with "clement v"
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Pope Clement V Excommunicates Venice Over Ferrara
Pope Clement V declared excommunication and interdiction against Venice after its seizure of Ferrara, which was a papal fiefdom. This bold move aimed to penalize the Venetian Republic for its aggression and to reinforce papal authority. The decision was significant as it sought to limit Venice's commercial activities, impacting trade and relations with other states.
Continue ReadingPapal Bull Calls for Arrest of Templars
Pope Clement V issued the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae, effectively calling upon all Christian monarchs in Europe to arrest members of the Knights Templar and seize their assets. This directive came at a time when the Templars were increasingly viewed with suspicion. Following the bull's release, widespread arrests were executed across various regions, initiated on October 13th in France. The bull cited allegations of heresy against the Templars, contributing to the order's eventual dissolution.
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