Martin V

noun

1. Oddone Colonna, 1368–1431, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1417–31.

Martin V

noun

1. Martin V13681431MItalianRELIGION: pope original name Oddone Colonna. 1368–1431, pope (1417–31). His election at the Council of Constance brought to an end the Great Schism

Example Sentences

Authorities charged the truck driver — Martin V. Chavez, 56, of Sterling — with involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.

From Washington Post

This nearly 600-year-old institution was founded by Pope Martin V, but today it’s better known for technology than theology: KU Leuven maintains one of the largest independent research and development organizations on the planet.

From Reuters

Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, it is the world’s oldest Catholic university, but its modern mission is comprehensive and advanced scientific research, and it operates autonomously from the church.

From Reuters

It was founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, to teach law, medicine and the liberal arts.

From Wall Street Journal

When the schism was healed at Constance, one of the earliest efforts of Martin V. was directed against the Fraticelli, whose increase in the Roman province he especially deprecated.

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