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This was a period between 1309 and 1378. Seven Popes resided at Avignon. The period was one of great conflict and the French Kings held considerable power in Europe and over the Papacy. So the Papacy was moved and when French power declined, it returned

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In which French city was the papacy located during part of the 14th century?

Answer: Avigon Why: King Philip ensured the election of a French Pope who moved the papacy to Avignon.


How was Pope Clement V's transfer of the papacy to Avignon different from Roman Emperor Constantine I's adoption of Christianity?

The two are not comparable. Clement V's move to Avignon did not involve the adoption of a new religion.


Why did the pope leave Rome in Italy and go to Avignon in France in or about the 11th century?

Primarily to escape from the infighting and politics of powerful families of Rome, the Avignon Papacy, from 1309 to 1377, was when seven popes resided in Avignon, France: + Pope Clement V (1305-1314) + Pope John XXII (1316-1334) + Pope Benedict XII (1334-1342) + Pope Clement VI (1342-1352) + Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362) + Pope Urban V (1362-1370) + Pope Gregory XI (1370-1378) Gregory XI moved the papacy back to Rome in 1376.


Describe Rome in the early 1400s and explain why the city was in that condition?

The fortunes of medieval Rome rested on being the seat of the papacy. From 1309 to1377 seven popes resided in Avignon in France, instead of Rome (the Avignon Papacy). With the absence of the popes, the population of Rome decreased and the city was neglected. When the popes returned to Rome they undertook ambitious programmes of reconstruction and urban regeneration.


What achievement did the Babylonian captivity have in the middle ages?

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Where did the papal court move to in 1309?

From 1305 until 1378 the papacy ruled from Avignon, France.


When was Avignon Papacy created?

Avignon Papacy was created in 1305.


When did Avignon Papacy end?

Avignon Papacy ended in 1378.


After the french gained control of the papacy the religious headquarters for the roman catholic church was moved to what city?

Avignon


In which French city was the papacy located during part of the 14th century?

Answer: Avigon Why: King Philip ensured the election of a French Pope who moved the papacy to Avignon.


The palace of the popes was located in what city of Provence before it was moved back to Rome?

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What was the era called when there was no pope in Rome in 1377?

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Did the pope ever live in Spain?

No, except for about 70 years when the papacy moved to Avignon, France, the pope has been in Rome, never in Spain.


What was Avignon famous for?

A Place in France :) ;);) NEW RESPONDENT The city of Avignon was the seat of the papacy from 1309 through 1377.


What is the date of the Avignon Papacy?

the avigon papcy refers to a period in history of the roman catholic church from 1309-1378


When did the pope move to Avignon?

The Avignon Papacy was the period from 1309 to 1378, during which seven successive popes resided in Avignon, in France.


Where was the place of the Popes in France before it was moved to Rome?

For 68 years, 1309-1378, the papacy was headquartered in Avignon, France, rather than Rome.