Roman Catholic Pope. Born Oddone Colonna, successor of Pope Gregory XII, he was created Cardinal by Pope Innocent VII. He was elected Pope unanimously on Saint Martins Day (November 11) in 1417 in a conclave composed of twenty three cardinals and thirty delegates from the five different nations of the council. Pope Martin V was a vigorous man, virtuous, able, and gracious. He needed all his good qualities, for the difficulties he faced were immense. Though the Western Schism had ended, it left a rich legacy of evils. At first he could not even get to Rome, but by skillful diplomacy he entered the city in 1420. He found it in dreadful shape and worked hard to restore it. He served until his death in 1431
Roman Catholic Pope. Born Oddone Colonna, successor of Pope Gregory XII, he was created Cardinal by Pope Innocent VII. He was elected Pope unanimously on Saint Martins Day (November 11) in 1417 in a conclave composed of twenty three cardinals and thirty delegates from the five different nations of the council. Pope Martin V was a vigorous man, virtuous, able, and gracious. He needed all his good qualities, for the difficulties he faced were immense. Though the Western Schism had ended, it left a rich legacy of evils. At first he could not even get to Rome, but by skillful diplomacy he entered the city in 1420. He found it in dreadful shape and worked hard to restore it. He served until his death in 1431
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