Urban V

Early Life and Education

Urban V was born with the secular name Guillaume de Grimoard around 1310 in the Castle of Grizac, Gévaudan (now part of Le Pont-de-Montvert, Lozère), France. He was the son of Guglielmo de Grimoard, lord of Bellegarde and Amphélise (or Elisa) de Montferrand.

Career

At a young age, Guillaume joined the Benedictine Order and became a distinguished theologian and doctor in canon law. He later taught in Montpellier and Avignon, where he was awarded the title of abbot of Saint-Victor in Marseille. Urban V also served as an envoy of the Avignonese curia in Italy on various diplomatic missions between 1352 and 1362.

Papacy

Urban V was elected Pope on September 28, 1362, succeeding Innocent VI. He resided in Avignon from 1362 until his death on December 19, 1370. During his papacy, Urban V implemented significant reforms in the administration of justice and was a liberal patron of studies.

Pontificate

Urban V was known for his severe discipline and austerity. He stopped the excesses of cardinals, introducing reforms to curb their luxury and power. In 1363, he proclaimed a crusade that resulted in the expedition of Peter of Lusignano, King of Cyprus, who took Alexandria of Egypt on October 11, 1365. However, this campaign was short-lived.

Death

Urban V died on December 19, 1370, in Avignon, France.

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