Benedict XII

American  

noun

1. Jacques Fournier, died 1342, French ecclesiastic: pope 1334–42.

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Example Sentences

In concert with the envoys of Pope Benedict XII.,

From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 by Black, Robert

In 1339 we happen to hear of Giovanni di Borgo removed by the Franciscan general and replaced by Benedict XII.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

Now look at this other face, it is that of the successor of John, of James Fournier, who took the name of Benedict XII.

From In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

This alliance between Philip and Louis completed the discomfiture of Benedict XII.

From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William

Portions of the letters of John XXII, Benedict XII, and Clement VI, are already issued.

From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William