Clement VI

Pope of the Catholic Church and the fourth Avignon Pope (1342–1352)
Person human Q170863
Clement VI
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Clement VI

Summary

Clement VI is a human[1]. Born in Rosiers-d'Égletons[2], he… he was born on 1291[3]. He passed away in Avignon[4]. He died on December 6, 1352[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Clement VI's place of birth was Rosiers-d'Égletons[2].
  • Clement VI passed away in Avignon[4].
  • Clement VI was born on 1291[3].
  • Clement VI died on December 6, 1352[5].
  • Burial took place at Royal abbey of La Chaise-Dieu[9].
  • Clement VI's father was Guillaume I Rogier, Seigneur de Rosiers[10].
  • Clement VI's mother was Guillemette de La Mestre[11].
  • Clement VI held citizenship in France[12].
  • Clement VI worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Clement VI worked as a writer[7].
  • Clement VI held the position of Pope[13].
  • Clement VI held the position of archbishop of Sens[14].
  • Clement VI held the position of Archbishop of Rouen[15].
  • Clement VI held the position of cardinal priest[16].
  • Clement VI held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Arras[17].
  • Clement VI was educated at University of Paris[18].
  • Clement VI was educated at College of Sorbonne[19].
  • Clement VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Clement VI is recorded as male[21].
  • Clement VI's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Clement VI's Commons category is recorded as Clemens VI[23].
  • Clement VI's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[24].
  • Clement VI's given name is recorded as Clément[25].
  • Clement VI's given name is recorded as Clement[26].
  • Clement VI's given name is recorded as Clemens[27].

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Origins and Family

Clement VI's place of birth was Rosiers-d'Égletons[2]. He was born on 1291[3]. His father was Guillaume I Rogier, Seigneur de Rosiers[10]. His mother was Guillemette de La Mestre[11].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[18], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and College of Sorbonne[19], a college in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1257[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Pope[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], in Vatican City[36], founded in 0033[37]; archbishop of Sens[14], a historical episcopal title[38], founded in 0300[39]; Archbishop of Rouen[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40], founded in 0744[41]; cardinal priest[16], a position[42]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Arras[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43].

Personal Life

Clement VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Clement VI died on December 6, 1352[5]. He died in Avignon[4]. Burial took place at Royal abbey of La Chaise-Dieu[9].

Why It Matters

Clement VI ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Clement VI born?

Clement VI's place of birth was Rosiers-d'Égletons[2].

Where did Clement VI die?

Clement VI died in Avignon[4].

Who were Clement VI's parents?

Clement VI's father was Guillaume I Rogier, Seigneur de Rosiers[10]. Clement VI's mother was Guillemette de La Mestre[11].

What did Clement VI do for work?

Clement VI worked as Catholic priest[6] and writer[7].

Where did Clement VI go to school?

Clement VI was educated at University of Paris[18] and College of Sorbonne[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation Catholic priest, writer
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer
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