Pope Martin V

Pope Martin V (born Oddone Colonna, January/February 1369 – 20 February 1431) was Pope from 1417 to 1431. His election ended the Western Schism, a split in the Catholic Church where multiple men claimed to be the rightful pope.

 Early life 
Oddone Colonna was born in Genazzano, a town in the Papal States. He came from a noble family and joined the church at an early age. In 1405, he was made a cardinal by Pope Innocent VII.

 Papacy 
Martin V was elected pope by the Council of Constance in 1417. This council was called to end the Western Schism, which had divided the Church for nearly 40 years.

 Death 
Pope Martin V died on 20 February 1431 in Rome after a 14-year papacy. He is remembered for ending the Western Schism and helping to restore order to the Catholic Church.

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