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Pope Gregory X

c. 1210–1276 · 13th century

Gregory X was pope from 1271 to 1276, elected after a vacancy of almost three years. He held the Second Council of Lyon in 1274, which introduced the strict conclave rules for papal elections, and supported Rudolf of Habsburg as king. In 1274 Philip III of France handed him the Comtat Venaissin.

Pope Gregory X — Image: Eccekevin · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Prince-Bishopric of Lausanne Comtat Venaissin

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