Louis the Bavarian
Though partly educated in Vienna, Louis became co-regent of his brother Rudolf I in Upper Bavaria in 1301. Continue reading Louis the Bavarian
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The Council of Constance
During medieval days, the pope reigned as the most powerful figure on earth, a super leader combining religious and political authority in one gilded role. Continue reading The Council of Constance
Jerome of Prague
Jerome loved travel, college life, and the Bible. He was born in Prague and excelled at the university there. Following graduation, he traveled to England to study at Oxford, where he ran across the teachings of John Wycliffe, the “Morning … Continue reading Jerome of Prague
Politician to Preacher
The skeptical Augustine found himself deeply impressed by the power of Ambrose’s sermons, Continue reading Politician to Preacher
The Last Avignon Pope
Pierre Roger de Beaufort was born at Maumont, France, around 1330. His uncle was Clement VI who bestowed a number of benefices upon him. In 1348, the pope created the eighteen-year-old a cardinal deacon. The young cardinal attended the University of Perugia, … Continue reading The Last Avignon Pope
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