Pope Clement VI (–1352)
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- Canonical name
- Pope Clement VI
- Other names
- Roger, Pierre
- Birthdate
- c. 1291
- Date of death
- 1352-12-06
- Gender
- male
- Organizations
- Roman Catholic Church
- Short biography
- 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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- France
- Birthplace
- Maumont, Rosiers-d'Égletons, Limousin, France
- Places of residence
- Avignon, France
- Place of death
- Avignon, France
- Associated Place (for map)
- Avignon, France
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