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“September 20, 1378, with the full support of King Charles, Roberto Visconti, the so-called “bandit,” was elected as the Antipope Clement VII, with his court to be established in Avignon in June of the next year. There, he would live in the lap of luxury, accompanied by a regal entourage and…” quote by Charles River Editors — Download Open image

““September 20, 1378, with the full support of King Charles, Roberto Visconti, the so-called “bandit,” was elected as the Antipope Clement VII, with his court to be established in Avignon in June of the next year. There, he would live in the lap of luxury, accompanied by a regal entourage and pampered by obedient page boys and dozens of shapely mistresses.””

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