Pope Clement V

Pope Clement V (Bertrand de Got) was born into a noble family in Villandraut, Gascony, in the Kingdom of France.

At the age of six, Bertrand de Got begins his education and training for a career in the Church, reflecting the family's ambitions.

Bertrand de Got is appointed a canon of the Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux, marking the beginning of his ecclesiastical career.

Bertrand de Got is appointed the Bishop of Comminges, a significant step in his ecclesiastical hierarchy, enhancing his influence and status.

Bertrand de Got is elevated to the position of Archbishop of Bordeaux, further solidifying his position within the Church and the region.

Bertrand de Got is elected Pope and takes the name Clement V, becoming the first French pope and marking the beginning of the Avignon Papacy.

Pope Clement V relocates the papal court from Rome to Avignon, France, initiating a period known as the Avignon Papacy, which lasts until 1377.

Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Vox in excelso, ordering the suppression of the Knights Templar, leading to their eventual dissolution.

Pope Clement V consecrates the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, a significant religious and cultural milestone.

Pope Clement V convenes the Council of Vienne to address issues within the Church, including the suppression of the Knights Templar and church reforms.

At the Council of Vienne, Pope Clement V officially dissolves the Knights Templar, ending their order and redistributing their assets.

Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Unam Sanctam, asserting the spiritual authority of the papacy over secular rulers.

Pope Clement V dies in Avignon, France, after a pontificate marked by significant religious and political changes within the Catholic Church.