Urban VI

Friday, April 16, 1378 – October 23, 1389 All day

Pope Urban VI’s election marked the beginning of the Western Schism. His papacy was marked by conflict with cardinals, which led to the election of an antipope, Clement VII, in Avignon. Born: January 1, 1318 Died: October 23, 1389 Pontificate: April 16, 1378 – October 23, 1389