King philip iv of france's ability to move pope clement v's court to avignon demonstrates the

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Larry Dunn

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King philip iv of france's ability to move pope clement v's court to avignon demonstrates the

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Harold Townsend · Answer 1

King Philip IV of France's ability to move Pope Clement V's court to Avignon

demonstrates the split between the theoretical and actual power of the papacy. By moving the Pope's Court to Avignon, King Philip also demonstrates the destitution of a formerly powerful institution.