Pope Clement VI Pope

Pope Clement VI (Latin: Clemens VI; 1291 – 6 December 1352), born Pierre Roger, was Pope from 7 May 1342 to his death in 1352. He was the fourth Avignon Pope. Clement is most notable as the Pope who reigned during the time of the Black Death (1348–1350), during which he granted remission of sins to all who died of the plague.

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Pope Clement VI
Alias (AKA)Clement VI (English); Clemens VI (Latin)
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1291
Birth place
History of Limousin , Kingdom of France
Date of deathDecember 06, 1352
Place of death
Avignon , Papal States

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