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Peter of Candia, also known as Peter Phillarges (Greek: Πέτρος Φιλάργης) (c. 1339 – 3 May 1410), named as Alexander V (Latin: Alexander PP. V; Italian: Alessandro V), was an antipope elected by the Council of Pisa during the Western Schism (1378–1417).
- 26 June 1409
- Greek
- 3 May 1410
- John XXIII
Apr 30, 2024 · Alexander (V) (born c. 1339, Candia, Crete—died May 3, 1410, Bologna, Papal States) was an antipope from 1409 to 1410. Alexander became a Franciscan theologian and then archbishop of Milan (1402). Pope Innocent VII appointed him cardinal (1405) and papal legate to Lombardy.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
ALEXANDER V, ANTIPOPE (PETER OF CANDIA) Pontificate (Pisan obedience): June 26, 1409 – May 3, 1410. A Greek, he was born Peter Philarghus (Petros Phalargis) c. 1340 in the northern part of Crete (i.e., Candia, thus his more widely known name, Peter of Candia).
An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who claims to be Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church in opposition to the legitimately elected pope. Between the 3rd and mid-15th centuries, antipopes were supported by factions within the Church itself and secular rulers.
PontificateCommon English NameRegnal (latin) NamePersonal Namec. 199 – c. 200NataliusNatalius20 Dec 217 – 28 Sep 235HippolytusHippolytusMar 251 – Aug 258NovatianusNovatian20 Apr 309 – 16 Aug 310HeracliusHeracliusJan 25, 2015 · Features. Top 10 Antipopes. About forty or so men hold a dubious distinction. They are considered Antipopes – false rivals to the Popes. Between the 3rd and 15th centuries, there would be many claims to who should be Pontiff of Rome.
Alexander V (also Peter of Candia or Peter Philarges, ca. 1339 - May 3, 1410) was Pope or Antipope during the Western Schism. He reigned from June 26, 1409 to his death in 1410 and is now officially regarded by the Catholic Church as an antipope.
Peter of Candia, also known as Peter Phillarges (Greek: Πέτρος Φιλάργης) (circa 1339 – 3 May 1410), named as Alexander V (Latin: Alexander PP.V; Italian: Alessandro V), was an antipope elected by the Council of Pisa during the Western Schism (1378–1417).
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