What is John XXII known for?

John XXII is known for being pope from 1316 to 1334 and for his controversial theological positions, particularly regarding the timing of the Beatific Vision. He also played a key role in the Avignon Papacy, which shifted the center of the Catholic Church to France.

What did John XXII contribute to the Church?

John XXII contributed to the Church through his theological writings and papal bulls. He was a central figure in the Avignon Papacy and influenced major doctrinal discussions, particularly concerning the timing of the Beatific Vision.

Where did John XXII study?

John XXII was educated at the University of Toulouse, a major center of learning in medieval France. The university, founded in 1229, was one of the oldest academic institutions in France and played a role in his early education.

What were John XXII's major works or teachings?

John XXII is known for his theological writings, especially his contributions to the debate on the Beatific Vision. He also issued several papal bulls that influenced Church doctrine and policy.

What is the Military Order of Christ?

The Military Order of Christ was established in 1318 under King Denis of Portugal and was a significant religious and military institution. John XXII's era saw the order's early development in Portugal, which was later formalized into a state order in 1918.

What is the significance of the University of Toulouse in John XXII's life?

The University of Toulouse was a major center of learning in the 13th and 14th centuries and is known to have played a role in the education of John XXII, who later became Pope.

John XXII

Q: Where was John XXII born?

John XXII was born in Euse, France, around the year 1244.

pope of the Catholic Church from 1316 to 1334

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Date of death: December 4, 1334
Place of birth: Cahors
Place of death: Avignon
Country of citizenship: France^[12]
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, writer
Employer: University of Toulouse (1896-1968)^[17]
Position held: Pope, cardinal, Roman Catholic Bishop of Fréjus, Roman Catholic Bishop of Avignon^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]
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Religion or worldview: Catholic Church^[19]
Father: Arnaud Duèze^[11]
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Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired
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Participant in: 1314–16 papal conclave^[31]
Place of burial: Avignon Cathedral^[10]
Religious order: Dominican Order^[21]

🏷️ Also known as

en Jacques Duèse en Jacques Dueze en Jacques Duèze en Johannes XXII. Papst en John XXII en ‏ papa Giovanni‏ XXII en papa Iohannes XXII en Pope John XXII en pape Jean XXII en Ioannes XXII en Iohannes PP. XXII en Jacques d'Euse en Jacques D’euze en Jacques Duese ar يوحنا الثاني والعشرون cs Jan XXII. cs Jacques Duèse da Pave Johannes 22. de Jacques Duèze de Jacques Duèse

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Summary

John XXII was born in 1244^[1] in Cahors^[2]. He died on December 4, 1334^[3], in Avignon^[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[5], Catholic bishop^[6], and writer^[7].

FAQs

Where was John XXII born?

John XXII's place of birth was Cahors^[2].

Where did John XXII die?

John XXII died in Avignon^[4].

Who were John XXII's parents?

John XXII's father was Arnaud Duèze^[11].

What did John XXII do for work?

John XXII worked as a Catholic priest^[5], Catholic bishop^[6], and writer^[7].

Where did John XXII go to school?

John XXII was educated at Old University of Orléans^[18].

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[2] ↑ John XXII — place of birth (P19): Cahors. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ John XXII — place of death (P20): Avignon. Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-10-17. wikidata.org.
[20] ↑ John XXII — sex or gender (P21): male. BeWeB. Retrieved 2020-08-04. wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ John XXII — father (P22): Arnaud Duèze. wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ John XXII — country of citizenship (P27): France. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ John XXII — position held (P39): Pope. BeWeB. Retrieved 2020-08-04. wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ John XXII — position held (P39): cardinal. Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05. wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ John XXII — position held (P39): Roman Catholic Bishop of Fréjus. wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ John XXII — position held (P39): Roman Catholic Bishop of Avignon. wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ John XXII — educated at (P69): Old University of Orléans. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ John XXII — occupation (P106): Catholic priest. Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02. wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ John XXII — occupation (P106): Catholic bishop. Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ John XXII — occupation (P106): writer. Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ John XXII — employer (P108): University of Toulouse (1896-1968). wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ John XXII — place of burial (P119): Avignon Cathedral. wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ John XXII — religion or worldview (P140): Catholic Church. Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16. wikidata.org.
[1] ↑ John XXII — date of birth (P569): 1244. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2015-10-13. wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ John XXII — date of birth (P569): 1249. wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ John XXII — date of birth (P569): 1245. BeWeB. Retrieved 2020-08-04. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ John XXII — date of death (P570): December 4, 1334. BeWeB. Retrieved 2020-08-04. wikidata.org.
[21] ↑ John XXII — religious order (P611): Dominican Order. wikidata.org.
[22] ↑ John XXII — family name (P734): Duèze. wikidata.org.
[23] ↑ John XXII — given name (P735): Jacques. BeWeB. Retrieved 2020-08-04. wikidata.org.
[24] ↑ John XXII — given name (P735): Ioannes. wikidata.org.
[25] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): Nordisk familjebok. wikidata.org.
[26] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. wikidata.org.
[27] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): BEIC Digital Library. digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[28] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): The Nuttall Encyclopædia. wikidata.org.
[29] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947). wikidata.org.
[30] ↑ John XXII — described by source (P1343): Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. wikidata.org.
[31] ↑ John XXII — participant in (P1344): 1314–16 papal conclave. wikidata.org.
[32] ↑ John XXII — languages spoken, written or signed (P1412): Latin. IdRef. Retrieved 2020-03-04. wikidata.org.
[33] ↑ John XXII — languages spoken, written or signed (P1412): French. CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
[34] ↑ John XXII — name in native language (P1559): Ioannes PP. XXII. wikidata.org.

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