Bertrand de Turre

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Bertrand de Turre[1] (c.1262-1332) was a French Franciscan theologian and Cardinal.

He was an opponent of the Franciscan Spirituals. He undertook diplomatic missions for Pope John XXII, with Bernard Gui. He was made Archbishop of Salerno and then Cardinal in 1320.

After the deposition of Michael of Cesena in 1329, he acted as vicar general of the Franciscan Order.

He was nicknamed Doctor famosus.

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  1. ^ Bertrand de la Tour.

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Preceded by
Michael of Cesena
Vicar general of the Order of Friars Minor
13291329
Succeeded by
Gerardus Odonis