Historical eventDecember 131294

Pope Celestine V

Saint Celestine V resigned the papacy after only five months to return to his previous life as an ascetic hermit.

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When
Monday, December 13 1294732 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1290s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1294.

Type: human.

What happened

Pope Celestine V, born Pietro Angelerio, also known as Pietro da Morrone, Peter of Morrone, and Peter Celestine, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for five months from 5 July to 13 December 1294, when he abdicated. He was also a monk and hermit who founded the order of the Celestines as a branch of the Benedictine order.

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When did Pope Celestine V happen?

December 13 1294 — 732 years ago, on a Monday.

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