““That said, Benedict was determined to somewhat even the score, which he attempted by excommunicating Nogaret and the Italians who had taken part in Boniface's assault. The expulsion of the king's cronies did not sit well with Philip. Curiously, just 8 months into Benedict's papacy, he suddenly fell ill and was killed by the unnamed disease. This sparked a new wave of rumors that suggested it had been Nogaret who had poisoned Benedict.””
