John XXII

American  

noun

1. Jacques Duèse, c1244–1334, French ecclesiastic: pope 1316–34.

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John XXII British  

noun

1. original name Jacques Duèse. ?1244–1334, pope (1316–34), residing at Avignon; involved in a long conflict with the Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV and opposed the Franciscan Spirituals

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Example Sentences

The letter was one of three written to Pope John XXII, who refused to recognise King Robert I - Robert the Bruce - as the monarch in Scotland.

From BBC

And while I wouldn't necessarily describe myself as wayward like Pope John XXII's nephew, once I finally compiled a mustard recipe that was, admittedly, very good — incredibly grainy, with a touch of honey and flakes of sea salt — it really did feel like I'd finally been blessed for my efforts.

From Salon

The oldest document is an official letter from Pope John XXII, dated 1319.

From Washington Times

They were held in suspense during the long interregnum which followed, and were not authoritatively given to the world until October 25, 1317, by John XXII.

From Project Gutenberg

Such a process of selection was not likely to result in the evolution of a saint, and John XXII. was its natural exponent.

From Project Gutenberg