Clement VIII | |
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Tomb of Antipope Clement VIII in Palma Cathedral | |
Papacy began | 10 June 1423 |
Papacy ended | 26 July 1429 |
Predecessor | Roman claimant: Martin V Antipapal (Avignonian) claimant: Benedict XIII |
Successor | Roman claimant: Martin V Antipapal (Avignonian) claimant: Benedict XIV |
Opposed to | Roman claimant: Pope Martin V Other claimant: Benedict XIV (Jean Carrier) |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Mallorca |
Personal details | |
Born | Gil Sánchez Muñoz y Carbón 1369 |
Died | 28 December 1445[1] or 1446[2] |
Buried | Palma, Kingdom of Majorca |
Nationality | Aragonese |
Clement VIII, born Gil Sánchez Muñoz y Carbón (1369/70 – 28 December 1445/46), was one of the antipopes of the Avignon obedience, reigning from 10 June 1423 to 26 July 1429. When King Alfonso V of Aragon reached an agreement with Pope Martin V, Sánchez Muñoz abdicated, made his submission and was appointed bishop of Mallorca.