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Martin V
Ottone Colonna · 1417 – 1431 · 13 yrs · died
The pope who ended the schism. Elected by the Council of Constance, which had first removed three others.
Did
- Ended the Western Schism in 1417, restoring one line of popes.
- Began rebuilding a Rome that had been derelict for a century.
Didn't
From the record
Pope Martin V, born Oddone Colonna, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 November 1417 to his death in February 1431. His election effectively ended the Western Schism of 1378–1417. As of 2026, he remains the last pope to have taken the pontifical name "Martin".
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