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Innocent VII

Pope 1404 to 06. Opposed by Pedro de Luna ("Benedict XIII") (1394-1417) and Baldassare Cossa ("John XXIII") (1400-1415), antipopes.

“Born of humble parents at Sulmona, in the Abruzzi, about 1336; died 6 November, 1406.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Innocent VII”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.