Pope
Pope Gregory XII
Pope from 1406 to 1415
Pope Gregory XII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1406–1415.
Background
Pope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claimant Benedict XIII and the Pisan claimants Alexander V and John XXIII. Gregory XII wanted to unify the Church and voluntarily resigned in 1415 to end the schism.
Summary
Pope Gregory XII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1406–1415.
Papacy began
1406
Papacy ended
1415
Birth name
Angelo Correr
