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Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Life and Times of Jacques Dues

Pope John XX II, who was born Jacques Dues, became the pope after a lot of conflict. He argued for absolute supremacy of the church in all matters when it came into conflict with government and royal interests. The head of the Franciscans at the time, Michael of Chizena, traveled to Avignol to confront John XXII about this issue.

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