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Urban V

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Urban V

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Also known as William de Grimoard, Pope Urban V, Guillaume de Grimoard, Blessed Urban V, Blessed Pope Urban V

pope of the Catholic Church from 1362 to 1370

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Urban V, born Guillaume Grimoard, was a male Catholic priest and university teacher who served as Pope. He was a member of the Benedictines religious order and held the position of abbot. His professional career included employment at the University of Montpellier and work locations in Rome and the Papal States. He was educated at the University of Paris and was consecrated by Andouin Aubert.

Born at Château de Grizac, he was the sibling of Angel Grimoard and had Elzéar of Sabran as his godparent. Urban V died in Avignon on December 19, 1370, and is buried at the Abbey of St. Victor. His feast day is observed on December 19. He is recognized in the Popes collection and holds the canonization status of blessed.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Guillaume
Gender
male
Place of birth
Château de Grizac
Place of death
Avignon
Sibling
Angel Grimoard
Occupation
Catholic priest
Educated at
University of Paris
Employer
University of Montpellier
Languages spoken
French
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Simone dei crocifissi, urbano V, 1375 ca., forse dalla cattedrale di s. pietro 01 (cropped).jpg
Work location
Papal States
Religious order
Benedictines
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place of burial
Abbey of St. Victor
Commons category
Urbanus V
date of death
1370-12-19
date of birth
1309-00-00
topic's main category
Category:Pope Urban V
canonization status
blessed
godparent
Elzéar of Sabran
birth name
Guillaume Grimoard
consecrator
Andouin Aubert
described by source
Wikitólica
feast day
December 19
name in native language
Urbanus PP. V
name
pape Urbain V
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Urban V (Latin: Urbanus V; born Guillaume de Grimoard, 1310 – 19 December 1370) was head of the Catholic Church from 28 September 1362 until his death on 19 December 1370. He was a member of the Order of Saint Benedict and the only Avignon pope to be beatified.

Even after his election as pontiff, he continued to follow the Benedictine Rule, living simply and modestly. This frequently brought him into conflict with his ecclesial peers, who were often accustomed to affluent lifestyles.

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