Pope Benedict XII, born Jacques Fournier, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1334 to his death, in April 1342. He was the third Avignon pope and reformed monastic orders and opposed nepotism. Unable to remove his capital to Rome or... Wikipedia
Born: 1285, Canté, France
Died: April 25, 1342 (age 57 years), Avignon, France
Place of burial: Avignon Cathedral, Avignon, France
Education: University of Paris
Created cardinal: 18 December 1327; by John XXII
Papacy began: 30 December 1334